Product Profile
KLEPTOSE® 10 β-cyclodextrin
Product Name | KLEPTOSE® 10 |
Generic Name | Betacyclodextrin |
Physico-chemical properties | |
Compliance | EP/USP-NF |
Synonyms | Beta-cyclodextrin |
CAS Number | 7585-39-9 |
Chemical Structure |
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Average Molecular Weight | 1135 g/mol |
Physical Form or Appearence | White or almost white crystalline powder |
Application | KLEPTOSE® 10 β-cyclodextrin for oral dosage forms. It offers solubility increase through molecular encapsulation. KLEPTOSE® 10 has very fine particle size distribution optimized for aerosol use and improved mouthfeel. |
Water content (LOD) |
Water Content (LOD) Maximum: 14 % |
Morphology |
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Average mean particle diameter | 10 µm |
Particle Size Distribution by Laser Diffraction |
dv10: 3 µm dv50: 13 µm dv90: 27 µm |
Solubility | Solubility in water: 18.5 g/l. Practically insoluble in ethanol (95 %). |
Melting temperature |
Minimum melting temperature : 280 °C Maximum melting temperature: 300 °C |
Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Taste/Odor | Tasteless and odorless |