DM-β-CD

SKU: orb2942437

Description

DM-β-CD (2,6-Di-O-methyl-β-cyclodextrin) is a cyclic molecule composed of seven glucose units, modified with two methyl groups at the 2 and 6 positions. It is commonly utilized as a solubilizer and carrier for poorly soluble drugs in pharmaceutical formulations. Additionally, its ability to form inclusion complexes with various guest molecules—such as aromatic compounds, pesticides, and heavy metals—makes it valuable in analytical chemistry, food science, and environmental remediation.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 51166-71-3
• MW: 1331.3563
• Formula: C₅₆H₉₈O₃₅
• SMILES: COC[C@@H](O[C@@](O[C@]([C@@H]1O)([H])[C@H](O[C@@](O[C@]([C@@H]2O)([H])[C@H](O[C@@](O[C@]([C@@H]([C@H]3OC)O)([H])[C@H]4COC)([H])[C@@H]2OC)COC)([H])[C@@H]1OC)COC)([H])[C@@H]5OC)[C@](O[C@](O[C@@H]6COC)([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@]6([H])O[C@](O[C@@H]7COC)([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@]7([H])O[C@](O[C@@H]8COC)([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@]8([H])O[C@@]3([H])O4)O)OC)O)OC)O)OC)([H])[C@@H]5O

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

10171019