Properties
Molecular Weight
972.9+n∙58.1
Molecular Formula
C36H60-nO30∙(C3H7O)n
Degree of Polymerization
4.5
Form
White or off-white powder
Impurities
Propylene glycol, ACD, hydroxypropylated linear dextrins
Solubility
(2-Hydroxypropyl)-ɑ-cyclodextrin (DS 4.5) is soluble in water and insoluble in chloroform at 25°C.
Applications
(2-Hydroxypropyl)-ɑ-cyclodextrin (DS 4.5) is a neutral cyclodextrin that can be used in the pharmaceutical industry to improve the stability of drugs.
