Compound Q&A
What is b-Cyclodextrin hydrate (CAS: 68168-23-0)?
Answer
Beta-cyclodextrin hydrate (CAS: 68168-23-0) is a cyclic oligosaccharide composed of seven glucose units linked by glycosidic bonds. It is a white, water-soluble powder with a molecular formula of C37H64O26. This compound is known for its ability to form inclusion complexes with various molecules, enhancing solubility, stability, and bioavailability. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications due to its unique molecular structure and functional properties.
About
CAS No
68168-23-0
English Name
b-Cyclodextrin hydrate
Molecular Formula
C42H72O36
Molecular Weight
1153 g/mol
SMILES
O1[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])([C@]([H])([C@@]([H])([C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])O[H])O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])([C@]([H])([C@@]([H])([C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])O[H])O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])([C@]([H])([C@@]([H])([C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])O[H])O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])([C@]([H])([C@@]([H])([C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])O[H])O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])([C@]([H])([C@@]([H])([C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])O[H])O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])([C@]([H])([C@@]([H])([C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])O[H])O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])([C@]([H])([C@@]1([H])[C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])O[H])O2)O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H])O[H].O([H])[H]
InChIKey
JNSAKCOAFBFODP-ZQOBQRRWSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
