C8475-15

gamma-Cyclodextrin (γ-Cyclodextrin), USP

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SKU:: C8475-15
Molecular Weight:: 1297.12
Purity:: ≥98% (Assay, dried basis)
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 17465-86-0
Format:: White to off-white powder
Extra Details:: Cyclic oligosaccharide composed of eight (alpha)-1,4-linked glucose units. Used in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries to enhance the solubility, stability and bioavailability of hydrophobic compounds through the formation of inclusion complexes. Synonyms: Cycloheptaamylose; gamma-Cyclodextrin; γ-Cyclodextrin; Cavamax® W8; Cyclomaltooctaose; Cyclooctaamylose; Schardinger γ-Dextrin; Cycloflo(Tm) 42 CAS No: 17465-86-0 Molecular Formula: C₄₈H₈₀O₄₀ Molecular Weight: 1297.15 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: ≥98% (Assay, dried basis) IR: Conforms to reference Heavy Metals: ≤0.0005% Loss on Drying: ≤11% (105°C, 2h) Residue on Ignition: ≤0.5% Reducing Substances: ≤0.1% Related Substances Alpha-cyclodextrin: ≤0.5% Beta-cyclodextrin: ≤0.5% Sum of other impurities: ≤0.5% Solubility (H2O): Absorbance ≤0.2 at 420nm; solution is clear Specific Rotation: [a]D20 = 174-180º (C=10mg/mL) Loss on Drying: ≤10% Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Meets or exceeds USP specifications