(2-Hydroxypropyl)-beta-cyclodextrin, powder, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
Application
The solubility of lipophilic drugs increases linearly with the concentration of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HBC) in aqueous solution because of the complex between HBC and the drug. This guest-host type complex is formed between the drug and the non-polar cavity in the HBC that results in enhanced solubility. Solutions may be lyophilized to produce freely soluble powders. Non-toxic in rabbits and mice.
General description
Cyclodextrins are cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of 6, 7, or 8 glucopyranose units, usually referred to as α-, β-, or γ-cyclodextrins, respectively. These compounds have rigid doughnut-shaped structures making them natural complexing agents. The unique structures of these compounds owe their stability to intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the C2- and C3-hydroxyl groups of neighboring glucopyranose units. The molecule takes on the shape of a torus with the C2- and C3-hydroxyls located around the larger opening and the more reactive C6-hydroxyl aligned around the smaller opening. The arrangement of C6-hydroxyls opposite the hydrogen bonded C2- and C3-hydroxyls forces the oxygen bonds into close proximity within the cavity, leading to an electron rich, hydrophobic interior. The size of this hydrophobic cavity is a function of the number of glucopyranose units forming the cyclodextrin.The solubility of natural cyclodextrins is very poor. In the late 1960’;s, it was discovered that chemical substitutions at the 2, 3, and 6 hydroxyl sites would greatly increase solubility. Most chemically modified cyclodextrins are able to achieve a 50% (w/v) concentration in water.Cavity size is the major determinant as to which cyclodextrin is used in complexation. The cavity diameter of β-cyclodextrins or β-glucopyranose unit compounds is well-suited for use with molecules the size of hormones, vitamins and many compounds frequently used in tissue and cell culture applications. For this reason, β-cyclodextrin is most commonly used as a complexing agent.
Packaging
5, 10 g in poly bottle
Preparation Note
Solutions may be stored for several months at 4°C. Solid should be stored tightly sealed at room temperature.
| Quality Level | 200 |
|---|---|
| Pack | 5G |
| InChI key | ODLHGICHYURWBS-RYJYQAAZSA-N |
| InChI | 1S/C63H112O42/c1-22(64)8-85-15-29-50-36(71)43(78)57(92-29)100-51-30(16-86-9-23(2)65)94-59(45(80)38(51)73)102-53-32(18-88-11-25(4)67)96-61(47(82)40(53)75)104-55 |
| Manufacturer | SIGMA-ALDRICH |
| Product Line | BioReagent |
| Form | powder |
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