Properties
Molecular Weight
972.9+n∙158.2
Molecular Formula
C36H60-nO30∙(C4H8O3SNa)n
Degree of Polymerization
4
Form
White to slight yellow powder
Impurities
4-hydroxybutane-1-sulfonic acid sodium salt, bis(4-sulfobutyl) ether disodium, residual αCD
Solubility
Sulfobutylated-α-cyclodextrin sodium salt (DS 4) is readily soluble in water, slightly soluble in acetone, and slightly soluble in methanol at 25°C.
Applications
Sulfobutylated-α-cyclodextrin sodium salt (DS 4) can be used in some industries, such as in the formulation of agrochemicals, textiles, and specialty chemicals.