Beta-Cyclodextrin USP
Product Description
| Product | Beta-Cyclodextrin USP |
| CAS | 7585-39-9 |
| Formula | C42H70O35 |
| Synonym | Betadex, B-cyclodextrin, .beta.-Cyclodextrin |
Typical Product Specifications
| Thermoduric | 100/g Max. |
| Reducing Substance | 0.2% Max. |
| Volatile Organic Content | 5 ppm |
| Cl | 0.018% Max. |
| Characteristics | White crystalline powder |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% Max. |
| Specific Rotation | +160° to +164° |
| Colon coli | Negative |
| Heavy Metals | 10 mg/kg Max. |
| Loss on Drying | 14% Max. |
| pH | 5 - 8 |
| Total Bacteria | 300/g Max. |
| Assay | 98% Min. |
| Notes | Beta-cyclodextrin is a modified starch oligosaccharide used in food and beverage applications. It can also be used as a thickening agent and tabletting aid for pharmaceutical preparations. |
| Class | Vitamins - Nutritional Ingredients - Amino Acids, Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers |
| Function | Excipients & Emulsifiers |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical |
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