Properties
Molecular Weight
1297.2+n∙58.1
Molecular Formula
C48H80-nO40∙(C3H7O)n
Form
White to slight yellow powder
Impurities
Gamma-cyclodextrin, propylene glycol, hydroxypropylated linear dextrins
Solubility
(2-Hydroxypropyl)-γ-cyclodextrin (DS 4.5) is soluble in water and methanol and insoluble in chloroform at 25°C.
Applications
(2-Hydroxypropyl)-γ-cyclodextrin (DS 4.5) is a type of randomly substituted cyclodextrin, and it is neutral. It can be used as a solubilizing agent.