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Cyclolab Methyl-beta-cyclodextrin (DS~12)

Cyclolab Methyl-beta-cyclodextrin (DS~12) is a cholesterol-removing agent mainly used for lipid raft disruption. It may also be used for detergent removal from protein-lipid-detergent ternary mixture to produce 2D membrane protein crystals due to its high solubility and affinity for detergents generally used in membrane protein chemistry.

Chemical Name: Methyl-β-cyclodextrin

CAS Number: 128446-36-6

Functions: Solubilizer, Stabilizer

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

Synonyms: β-Cyclodextrin, methyl ethers

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
128446-36-6
EC No.
603-270-3

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cyclodextrin Contentmin. 98%
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.5%USP
Solubility Methanol (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)min. 50g
Solubility Water (100 cm³ solvent, 25°C)min. 50g
Specific Optical Rotion154.0-165.0°CRefractometer
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Salmonellaabsent/10gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.6.15
Escherichia ColiAbsent10gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.6.16
SalmonellaAbsent10gEP 2.6.12, EP 2.6.15

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Possible Impurities

Beta-cyclodextrin

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

At room temperature, in tightly closed container.