Molekula
alpha-Cyclodextrin
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Alpha-Cyclodextrin is a cyclic oligosaccharide used to enhance solubility and stability of hydrophobic compounds in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. It has a CAS number of 10016-20-3, molecular formula C36H60O30, and a molecular weight of 972.84 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies alpha-Cyclodextrin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — $88.40 per pack
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100 g — $206.30 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder, needle or crystal |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤11.0% |
| Purity | ≥98.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 277.8 °C (decomposes) |
Source: PubChem CID 444913 (CAMEO Chemicals)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 15673368 |
| CAS Number | 10016-20-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (1S,3R,5R,6S,8R,10R,11S,13R,15R,16S,18R,20R,21S,23R,25R,26S,28R,30R,31R,32R,33R,34R,35R,36R,37R,38R,39R,40R,41R,42R)-5,10,15,20,25,30-hexakis(hydroxymethyl)-2,4,7,9,12,14,17,19,22,24,27,29-dodecaoxaheptacyclo[26.2.2.23,6.28,11.213,16.218,21.223,26]dotetracontane-31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42-dodecol |
| EC Number | 233-007-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C36H60O30 |
| Molecular Weight | 972.84 |
| Exact Mass | 972.3169 |
| 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)CO)CO)CO)CO)CO)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | HFHDHCJBZVLPGP-RWMJIURBSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C36H60O30/c37-1-7-25-13(43)19(49)31(55-7)62-26-8(2-38)57-33(21(51)15(26)45)64-28-10(4-40)59-35(23(53)17(28)47)66-30-12(6-42)60-36(24(54)18(30)48)65-29-11(5-41)58-34(22(52)16(29)46)63-27-9(3-39)56-32(61-25)20(50)14(27)44/h7-54H,1-6H2/t7-,8-,9-,10-,11-,12-,13-,14-,15-,16-,17-,18-,19-,20-,21-,22-,23-,24-,25-,26-,27-,28-,29-,30-,31-,32-,33-,34-,35-,36-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 444913 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2940.00.6000 |
| Tariff Code | 2940000080 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Alfadex
- Alfadexum
- alpha-Cycloamylose
- alpha-Dextrin
- Cyclohexaamylose
- Cyclomaltohexaose
- Cyclomaltohexose
- Dextrin, alpha-cyclo
- Oristar acd
- Ringdex-a
Frequently asked questions
What is alpha-Cyclodextrin used for?
It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals and food products to improve solubility and stability of active ingredients through inclusion complex formation.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of alpha-Cyclodextrin?
The formula is C36H60O30 with a molecular weight of 972.84 g/mol.
How should alpha-Cyclodextrin be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of alpha-Cyclodextrin does Molekula supply?
We supply pharmaceutical and food-grade alpha-Cyclodextrin.
Can Molekula supply alpha-Cyclodextrin in bulk?
Yes, we can supply alpha-Cyclodextrin in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with an order of alpha-Cyclodextrin?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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