Synonyms: cycloheptaamylose, beta-Schardinger dextrin
CAS No: 68168-23-0
What is Beta-cyclodextrin?
Beta-cyclodextrin (BCD) is a kind of oligosaccharides generated from starch under the action of Glucose transfers, with particular closed cartridge molecular structure. It can be used as inclusion substance for many kinds of materials.
Applications of Beta-Cyclodextrin:
In pharmaceuticals: Cyclodextrin are not irritant and offer distinct advantages such as the stabilisation of active compounds,reduction in votatility of drug molecules,and masking of malodours and bitter tastes.
In Foods and flavours: Cyclodextrin are used in food formulations for flavour protection or flavour delivery.The major benefits are stabilisation,odour control and process improvement upon conversion of a liquid ingredient to a solid form.it can be used extensively in Cosmetics, Agricultural and Chemical industries too.

Function of the beta-cylodextrin
1)Protection of materials against oxidation and UV-degradation during storage or processing.
2)Stabilization of flavors and spices.
3)Masking of bitterness and unpleasant odor of food and drug.
4)Conversion of liquid materials to dry form.
5)Improve of solubility of materials with low solubility in water.
6)Emulsification of hydrocarbons, steroids, fats, and fatty acids.
7)Controlled release of drugs and flavors.
8)Catalyst for chemical reaction.
9)Constrained medium for chemical synthesis.
10)Mobile phase additive and stationary phase component for HPLC.