CAS · 10016-20-3
Product Overview
Cyclohexapentylose丨10016-20-3, commonly known as α-Cyclodextrin, is a cyclic oligosaccharide composed of six glucose units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and chemical industries due to its ability to form inclusion complexes with various molecules, improving their solubility, stability, and bioavailability.
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or almost white, amorphous or crystalline powder |
| Assay (on the dried basis) | 98.0%~102.0% |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water and in propylene glycol; practically insoluble in ethanol and in methylene chloride |
| Optical Rotation | +147°~+152° |
| Identification - Iodine Test Solution | A yellow-brown precipitate is formed |
| Identification - HPLC | The retention time of the major peak of sample solution corresponds to the standard solution |
| pH | 5.0-8.0 |
| Clarity and Color of Solution | 10mg/ml water solution is clear and colorless |
| Limit of Light-Absorbing Substances | Between 230 and 350 nm, absorbance is NMT 0.10; between 350 and 750 nm, absorbance is NMT 0.05 |
| Reducing Sugars | 0.5% max |
| Related Substances - Betadex Cyclodextrin | 0.25% max |
| Related Substances - Gamma Cyclodextrin | 0.25% max |
| Other Related Substances | 0.5% max |
| Loss on Drying | 11.0% max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% max |
| Heavy Metals | 10ppm max |
| Microbial Contamination - TAMC | 1000 cfu/g max |
| Microbial Contamination - TYMC | 100 cfu/g max |
| Microbial Contamination - Escherichia coli | Absence |
Applications
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Benefits
1. Enhances Solubility and Stability
Forms inclusion complexes that improve the water solubility and chemical stability of active compounds.
2. Improves Drug Delivery and Bioavailability
Helps in controlled release and better absorption of pharmaceuticals.
3. Non-Toxic and Biodegradable
Safe for use in food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.
4. Versatile Applications
Used in a wide range of industries, from medicine to cosmetics and agriculture.
Conclusion
Cyclohexapentylose丨10016-20-3 is a multifunctional excipient with broad applications in drug delivery, food stabilization, and cosmetics. Its ability to form inclusion complexes makes it an invaluable ingredient for enhancing solubility, stability, and controlled release of various compounds.
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