KLEPTOSE® HPB Oral grade
Hydroxypropyl β-Cyclodextrin - Low molar substitution
Product Name |
KLEPTOSE® HPB Oral grade Hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin |
Synonyms |
HYDROXYPROPYLBETADEX
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CAS Number |
128446-35-5 |
Chemical Structure
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Molecular Weight |
Nominal molecular weight: 1387 g/mol |
Physical Form or Appearance
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White or almost white amorphous powder. |
Application |
KLEPTOSE® HPB Oral grade use is limited to oral dosage forms. It offers taste masking and solubility increase through molecular encapsulation. |
Water content (LOD) |
Nominal water content: 4 %
Maximum water content: 10 % |
Degree of substitution |
Nominal molar substitution: 0.62 |
Solubility
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Highly soluble in water. At high concentration, the wetting and dissolution time of the powder is delayed due to its low density and increased viscosity. |
Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Taste/Odor |
Slightly sweet |
Glass Transition Temperature vs. Water Content |
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Viscosity in Water |
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Surface Tension in Water
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