Hydroxypropyl-B-Cyclodextrin

CAS# 128446-35-5

Product Description

Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) is a modified cyclodextrin molecule with a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries, due to its ability to improve solubility, stability, and bioavailability of hydrophobic compounds. 

Product:

Hydroxypropyl-B-Cyclodextrin

CAS:

128446-35-5

Synonym:

2-hydroxypropylether, Beta-cyclodextrin

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White or beige powder

Density

1.05 g/cm3

Melting point

278 °C (dec.)

Molecular Weight

1541.5

Odor

Odorless

Purity

≥98%

Refractive index

1.520

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Hydroxypropyl-B-Cyclodextrin used in many
industry applications

Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) is a modified cyclodextrin molecule with a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries, due to its ability to improve solubility, stability, and bioavailability of hydrophobic compounds. Here's a list of some of its industrial uses:

  1. Pharmaceuticals: HP-β-CD is extensively used in pharmaceutical formulations to enhance the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs, facilitating drug delivery and improving therapeutic efficacy.
  2. Food Industry: It is used as a food additive and flavor enhancer in food products such as beverages, dairy products, and baked goods to improve the solubility and stability of flavoring agents and bioactive compounds.
  3. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: HP-β-CD is employed in cosmetics and personal care products, including skin creams, lotions, and hair care products, as a solubilizer and stabilizer to improve the formulation and efficacy of active ingredients.
  4. Chemical Synthesis: It is used in chemical synthesis processes as a complexing agent and molecular encapsulant to facilitate reactions and improve product yields, particularly in organic synthesis and catalysis.
  5. Textile Industry: HP-β-CD is utilized in the textile industry as a solubilizer and stabilizer for dyes and pigments, improving color quality and dye uptake in textile dyeing and printing processes.
  6. Flavor and Fragrance Industry: It is used in the flavor and fragrance industry as a carrier and stabilizer for volatile compounds, enhancing their solubility and stability in formulations such as perfumes and air fresheners.
  7. Agrochemicals: HP-β-CD is used in the formulation of agrochemicals, including pesticides and herbicides, to improve their solubility, stability, and bioavailability, enhancing their effectiveness and reducing environmental impact.
  8. Nutraceuticals: It is used in the formulation of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements to improve the solubility and bioavailability of bioactive compounds, such as vitamins, antioxidants, and herbal extracts.
  9. Biotechnology: HP-β-CD is employed in biotechnology and life sciences research as a solubilizer and stabilizer for hydrophobic biomolecules, such as proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids, facilitating their handling and analysis.
  10. Inclusion Complexes: It is used to form inclusion complexes with guest molecules, encapsulating them within its hydrophobic cavity to improve their solubility, stability, and delivery properties in various applications.
  11. Medical Devices: HP-β-CD is used in the formulation of medical devices, such as drug-eluting stents and wound dressings, to improve the solubility and release kinetics of therapeutic agents.
  12. Environmental Remediation: It is employed in environmental remediation technologies for the encapsulation and removal of pollutants and contaminants from soil and water systems.