Product Description
(2-HYDROXYPROPYL)--CYCLODEXTRIN (HPBCD) is a pharmaceutical grade powder with an almost white appearance and a neutral taste. It serves as a solubilizer, stabilizer, and complexing agent in pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, and cosmetics. With a molecular weight that varies based on the degree of substitution, this odorless substance is classified as a cyclodextrin derivative. It is freely soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol, with a density of 1.3 g/cm3 and a pH level ranging from 5.0 to 8.0 in a 1% aqueous solution. Compliant with USP/NF EP standards, its purity exceeds 98% and it has various applications due to its chemical properties.
FAQs of (2-HYDROXYPROPYL)-b -CYCLODEXTRIN (HPBCD):
Q: What is the main use of (2-HYDROXYPROPYL)--CYCLODEXTRIN (HPBCD)?
A: It is mainly used as a solubilizer, stabilizer, and complexing agent in pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, and cosmetics.
Q: Is (2-HYDROXYPROPYL)--CYCLODEXTRIN (HPBCD) toxic?
A: No, it is not poisonous.
Q: What is the molecular formula of (2-HYDROXYPROPYL)--CYCLODEXTRIN (HPBCD)?
A: The molecular formula is C42H70-nO35(C3H7O)n.
Q: How is (2-HYDROXYPROPYL)--CYCLODEXTRIN (HPBCD) classified?
A: It is classified as a cyclodextrin derivative.
Q: What is the solubility of (2-HYDROXYPROPYL)--CYCLODEXTRIN (HPBCD)?
A: It is freely soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol.