Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Hexakis-(6-Mercapto-6-deoxy)-α-Cyclodextrin (CAS: 180839-60-5)?
Answer
Hexakis-(6-Mercapto-6-deoxy)-α-Cyclodextrin is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for drug delivery systems, particularly for encapsulating hydrophobic drugs. It is also utilized in research for its ability to form inclusion complexes with various compounds, and in the food industry as a stabilizer or emulsifier.
About
CAS No
180839-60-5
English Name
Hexakis-(6-Mercapto-6-deoxy)-α-Cyclodextrin
Molecular Formula
C36H60O24S6
Molecular Weight
1069.25 g/mol
SMILES
C([C@@H]1[C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)O[C@@H]3[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O[C@@H]4[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]4O)O)O[C@@H]5[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]5O)O)O[C@@H]6[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]6O)O)O[C@@H]7[C@H](O[C@H](O2)[C@@H]([C@H]7O)O)CS)CS)CS)CS)CS)O)O)S
InChIKey
HJTFXNLRBHAIHN-RWMJIURBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-27 06:56
