2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin

Agent Name
2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin
CAS Number
128446-35-5
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Hydroxypropyl betadex [NF]; HPB; Hydroxypropyl betadex; beta-Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin; beta-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
White or beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A complexing agent; [ChemIDplus] Cyclodextrins are used in the food and drug industries and in environmental engineering; [Wikipedia]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) > 5,000 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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