alpha-Cyclodextrin, non-reducing cyclic saccharide (ab146272)
Key features and details
- Non-reducing cyclic saccharide consisting of six α-1,4-linked D-glucopyranosyl units.
- CAS Number: 10016-20-3
- Soluble in water
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
alpha-Cyclodextrin, non-reducing cyclic saccharide -
Description
Non-reducing cyclic saccharide consisting of six α-1,4-linked D-glucopyranosyl units. -
Alternative names
- Alpha-Cycloamylose
- alpha-Cyclodextrin
- Alpha-Schardinger dextrin
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Biological description
Non-reducing cyclic saccharide consisting of six α-1,4-linked D-glucopyranosyl units produced by the action of cyclodextrin glucosyltransferase (CGTase, EC 2.4.1.19) on hydrolyzed starch. Useful for the solubilization of nonpolar macromolecules such as fatty acids, lipids, and cholesterol for use in cell culture applications. Cyclodextrins are low molecular weight organic molecules which form water-soluble complexes with various compounds.
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CAS Number
10016-20-3 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
972.86 -
Molecular formula
C36H60O30 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
