Beta-Cyclodextrin
CAS Number: 7585-39-9
Beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) is a cyclic oligosaccharide composed of 7 glucose units forming a truncated cone with a hydrophobic cavity. It is used in food and pharmaceutical applications to encapsulate lipophilic flavors, vitamins, and bioactives, improving their stability, solubility, and controlled release. In food, it masks off-flavors, reduces bitterness in grapefruit-flavored products, and stabilizes omega-3 fatty acids in functional foods.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White crystalline powder |
| purity (%) | ≥98.0 |
| moisture (%) | ≤14.0 |
| pH (10% solution) | 5.0–8.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
Applications
- Flavor encapsulation and controlled release in dry mixes
- Omega-3 and fish oil stabilization in functional foods
- Bitterness masking in citrus-flavored beverages
- Vitamin and nutraceutical bioavailability enhancement
- Cholesterol reduction in dairy products (cyclodextrin extraction)
Key Features
- Unique host-guest encapsulation chemistry for lipophilic actives
- Improves shelf life of sensitive flavor compounds by 3–10×
- GRAS status, approved in EU (food contact materials)
- Available in food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and HP-β-CD (hydroxypropyl) form
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7585-39-9
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