Compound Q&A
What industries use 2,6-Di-O-methyl-β-cyclodextrin (CAS: 51166-71-3)?
Answer
2,6-Di-O-methyl-β-cyclodextrin is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug delivery systems, enhancing the solubility and stability of poorly soluble drugs. It is also utilized in the food industry for flavor encapsulation and anti-caking agents. Additionally, it finds applications in the polymer industry for modifying the properties of polymers and in the sensor and semiconductor industries for its unique inclusion properties.
About
CAS No
51166-71-3
English Name
2,6-Di-O-methyl-β-cyclodextrin
Molecular Formula
C56H98O35
Molecular Weight
1331.37 g/mol
SMILES
COCC1OC2OC3C(COC)OC(OC4C(COC)OC(OC5C(COC)OC(OC6C(COC)OC(OC7C(COC)OC(OC8C(COC)OC(OC1C(O)C2OC)C(O)C8OC)C(O)C7OC)C(O)C6OC)C(O)C5OC)C(O)C4OC)C(OC)C3O
InChIKey
XUUINCAQQVCSKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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