Properties
Molecular Weight
1297.2+n∙100.1
Molecular Formula
C48H80-nO40∙(C4H5O3)n
Degree of Polymerization
3.5
Form
White to slight yellow powder
Impurities
Gamma-cyclodextrin, succinic acid
Solubility
Succinyl-γ-cyclodextrin (DS 3.5) is soluble in water and methanol and insoluble in chloroform at 25°C.
Applications
Succinyl-γ-cyclodextrin (DS 3.5) can be used as an excipient in drug formulations, particularly for improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs.
