Properties
Molecular Weight
1135.0+n∙158.2
Molecular Formula
C42H70-nO35∙(C4H8O3SNa)n
Degree of Polymerization
6
Form
White to slight yellow powder
Impurities
4-Hydroxybutane-1-sulfonic acid sodium salt, bis(4-sulfobutyl) ether disodium, residual beta-cyclodextrin
Solubility
Sulfobutylated β-cyclodextrin sodium salt (DS 6) is readily soluble in water, slightly soluble in acetone, and slightly soluble in methanol at 25°C.
Applications
Sulfobutylated β-cyclodextrin sodium salt (DS 6) is employed in cosmetic formulations for solubilization and stabilization purposes.