Properties
Molecular Weight
1135+n∙58.1
Molecular Formula
C42H70-nO35∙(C3H7O)n
Degree of Polymerization
4.5
Form
White or almost white powder
Impurities
Propylene glycol, BCD, hydroxypropylated linear dextrins
Solubility
(2-Hydroxypropyl)-β-cyclodextrin (DS 4.5) is soluble in water, methanol, and DMF at 25°C.
Identity
Confirmed by IR.
Applications
(2-Hydroxypropyl)-β-cyclodextrin (DS 4.5) can be used to mask the bitter or unpleasant taste of certain drugs.
