
Alpha Cyclodextrin, α -cyclodextrin: six membered sugar ring molecule
Cyclodextrins are produced from starch by means of enzymatic conversion.
CAS NO: 10016-20-3
Molecular Formula: (C6H10O5)6
Molecular weight: 973
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Alpha cyclodextrin is a naturally occurring cyclic oligosaccharide, it is enzymatically produced from starch.
Alpha Cyclodextrin has hydrophobic cavities. It forms inclusion compounds with organic substances, salts, and halogens in the solid state or in aqueous solutions. It is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Certificate of Analysis, Enterprise Standard,
Item |
Standard |
Test Result |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Complies |
Assay |
≥98% |
98.60% |
Residue on ignition |
≤0.1% |
<0.1% |
Heavy Metals |
≤5ppm |
<5ppm |
Arsenic |
≤3ppm |
<3ppm |
Water |
≤11% |
8.30% |
Remain Solvent |
≤20ppm |
<20ppm |
Microorganism |
≤1000/g |
<1000/g |