For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
α-Cyclodextrin(CAT: R023538) is a cyclic oligosaccharide consisting of six glucose units linked together in a ring shape. It is produced from starch using enzymes and has a hydrophobic interior and a hydrophilic exterior. α-Cyclodextrin is commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries as a solubilizer, stabilizer, and encapsulating agent. It is also used in analytical chemistry as a chiral stationary phase in chromatography. Additionally, α-Cyclodextrin has been studied for its potential applications in drug delivery systems, where it can form inclusion complexes with hydrophobic drugs to improve their solubility and bioavailability.
Catalog Number | R023538 |
CAS Number | 10016-20-3 |
Synonyms | Cyclohexaamylose; 2,4,7,9,12,14,17,19,22,24,27,29-Dodecaoxaheptacyclo[26.2.2.23,6.28,11.213,16.218,21.223,26]dotetracontane α-cyclodextrin deriv.; Alfadex; Cavamax W 6; Cavamax W 6 Food; Celdex A 100; Cyclohexadextrin; Cyclomaltohexaose; Cyclomaltohe |
Molecular Formula | C₃₆H₆₀O₃₀ |
Purity | ≥95% |
Target | Disease Research Fields |
Storage | -20°C |