Cyclolab Alpha-cyclodextrin

Cyclolab Alpha-cyclodextrin is a hexasaccharide derived from glucose. It is related to the β- (beta) and γ- (gamma) cyclodextrins, which contain seven and eight glucose units, respectively. All cyclodextrins are white, water-soluble solids with minimal toxicity.

Chemical Name: α-Cyclodextrin

Functions: Solubilizer, Stabilizer

CAS Number: 10016-20-3

Dosage Form: Injectables

Certifications & Compliance: European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), FDA IID, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
10016-20-3
EC No.
233-007-4

Applications & Uses

Dosage Form

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Light Absorbing Impurities (A350-A720, 1%)max. 0.05ppmEP 2.2.25
Reducing Sugarsmax. 0.2%HPLC (EP 2.2.29)
Solubility DMSO (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)min. 10g
Solubility Methanol (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)max. 1.0
Solubility Water (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)min. 10g
Salmonellaabsent/10gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.6.13
Identificion A - Specific Optical Rotion147 to 152°CEP 2.2.7
Escherichia ColiAbsent1gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.6.13
SalmonellaAbsent10gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.6.13

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Possible Impurities
  • Other cyclodextrins
  • Linear oligomers

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

At room temperature, in tightly closed container.