company tower banner
Cyclolab Company Logo

Cyclolab (2-Hydroxypropyl)-beta-cyclodextrin (DS~4.5)

Cyclolab (2-Hydroxypropyl)-beta-cyclodextrin (DS~4.5) is a cyclic oligosaccharide containing seven D-(+)-glucopyranose units that is widely used to improve the aqueous solubility of various compounds, especially those containing a phenyl group.

Chemical Name: (2-Hydroxypropyl)-β-cyclodextrin

CAS Number: 128446-35-5

Functions: Solubilizer, Stabilizer

Certifications & Compliance: European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin, beta-Cyclodextrin 2-Hydroxypropyl Ethers, HPBCD, HPbetaCD, HPCD, Hydroxypropyl Betadex, Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin

Safety Data Sheet
  • TypeDocument Name
View All Documents

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
128446-35-5
EC No.
603-269-8

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
White or almost white, amorphous or crystalline powder, 1 g dissolved in 2 mL of water with heating is clear and colorless and remains so after cooling
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubility DMF (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)min. 33g
Solubility Methanol (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)min. 33g
Solubility Water (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)min. 33g
Average Molecular FormulaC(42)H(70)-nO(35) · (C3H7O)n
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.2ppmEP 2.4.20
Lead Contentmax. 0.5ppmEP 2.4.21
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.5ppmEP 2.4.22
Mercury Contentmax. 0.3ppmEP 2.4.23
Cobalt Contentmax. 0.5ppmEP 2.4.24
Vanadium Contentmax. 1ppmEP 2.4.25
Nickel Contentmax. 2ppmEP 2.4.26
Identification AComplies with Reference StandardIR (EP 2.2.24)
Conductivity (25 °C, 1% solution in water)max. 200µS/cmEP 2.2.38
Residual - BCDmax. 1.5%HPLC (EP 2.2.29)
Propylene Glycolmax. 2.5%GC (EP 2.2.28)
Total Other Impuritiesmax. 1.0%HPLC (EP 2.2.29)
Average Degree of Substitution (n)2.8 - 10.5 (molar substitution: 0.4 - 1.5)NMR (EP 2.2.33)
TYMCmax. 10^2CFU/gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.2.14
Salmonellaabsent/10gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.2.15
E. Coliabsent/1gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.2.16
Loss on Dryingmax. 10.0%EP 2.2.32
Escherichia ColiAbsent1gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.2.16
SalmonellaAbsent10gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.2.15
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
TAMCmax. 10^3CFU/gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.2.13
Bacterial Endotoxin Testmax.10IU/gEP 2.6.14

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Possible Impurities
  • Propylene glycol
  • Beta-cyclodextrin
  • Hydroxypropylated linear dextrins

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

At room temperature, in tightly closed container.