γ-Cyclodextrin, 250 g

γ-Cyclodextrin is a cyclic oligosaccharide composed of eight α-1,4-linked glucose units, registered under CAS number 17465-86-0 with the empirical formula C₄₈H₈₀O₄₀ and a molar mass of 1297,12 g/mol. Its toroidal architecture creates a relatively large hydrophobic cavity that is widely exploited for host–guest complexation, solubility enhancement, and stabilisation of guest molecules in biochemical and formulation-oriented laboratory work. As a discrete γ-homologue, it complements α- and β-cyclodextrin series when cavity size must be matched to substrate dimensions. The product is available from manufacturer Carl ROTH for use in inclusion-complex studies, chromatographic or separation method development, and general carbohydrate chemistry. Documented CAS identity, molecular formula, and molar mass facilitate specification control, safety assessment, and inventory coding. The substantial pack size is practical for shared laboratory stocks and repeated experimental runs without frequent reordering of this cyclic glucose oligomer.

This article is part of Carbohydrates & sugars, in Biochemicals & reagents.

Key features

• Purity (HPLC): ≥ 98 %
• Colour: white to off-white
• Form: powder
• Water content (KF): ≤ 12 %
• CAS number: 17465-86-0
• Pack sizes: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg
• Empirical formula: C₄₈H₈₀O₄₀
• Molar mass: 1297,12 g/mol
• Product group: Biochemicals
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