Gamma-Cyclodextrin
Gamma-Cyclodextrin, identified by CAS 17465-86-0, is a cyclic oligosaccharide composed of eight D-glucopyranosyl units linked by alpha-1,4-glycosidic bonds. Produced through the enzymatic conversion of starch, this macrocyclic molecule features a unique torus-shaped structure with a hydrophobic interior cavity and a hydrophilic exterior. Compared to its alpha and beta counterparts, the gamma variant possesses the largest internal cavity diameter, measuring approximately 7.5 to 8.3 Angstroms, which allows for the encapsulation of larger guest molecules.
In industrial and research settings, Gamma-Cyclodextrin is valued for its exceptional water solubility and its ability to form stable inclusion complexes. It serves as a versatile host molecule that can modify the physical and chemical properties of various compounds without altering their fundamental structure. Its high purity and predictable behavior make it a critical component in advanced molecular assembly and stabilization processes across multiple sectors.
• In the formulation of complex mixtures, Gamma-Cyclodextrin acts as a powerful solubilizing agent by encapsulating hydrophobic molecules within its large internal cavity, thereby significantly increasing their aqueous solubility and bioavailability.
• The compound is extensively utilized for the stabilization of volatile or chemically sensitive ingredients, protecting them from degradation caused by light, heat, or oxidation through the formation of robust inclusion complexes.
• Within the chemical and materials science industries, it serves as a specialized processing aid to control the release of active components or to mask undesirable odors and tastes by trapping specific volatile organic compounds.
• It is frequently employed in analytical chemistry and chromatography as a chiral selector or mobile phase additive, facilitating the separation of complex isomers and enhancing the precision of molecular detection methods.
Product Name: Gamma-Cyclodextrin
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