Properties
Molecular Weight
972.9+n∙100.1
Molecular Formula
C36H60-nO30∙(C4H5O3)n
Degree of Polymerization
3.5
Form
White to slight yellow powder
Impurities
Alpha-cyclodextrin, succinic acid
Solubility
Succinyl-ɑ-cyclodextrin (DS 3.5) is soluble in water and methanol and insoluble in chloroform at 25°C.
Applications
Succinyl-ɑ-cyclodextrin (DS 3.5) can be used to encapsulate and mask unpleasant tastes or odors.
