Properties
Molecular Weight
1297.2+n∙72.1
Molecular Formula
C48H80-nO40∙(CH2CH2COOH)n
Degree of Polymerization
3.5
Form
White to slight yellow powder
Impurities
Gamma-cyclodextrin, 3-hydroxypropionic acid
Solubility
(2-Carboxyethyl)-γ-cyclodextrin (DS 3.5) is soluble in water and insoluble in methanol and chloroform at 25°C.
Applications
(2-Carboxyethyl)-γ-cyclodextrin (DS 3.5) can be used as an encapsulating agent, flavor enhancer, or stabilizer.
