Alpha-cyclodextrin is a cyclic oligosaccharide composed of six glucose units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds, produced from starch through enzymatic conversion. It is widely used as a food additive and pharmaceutical excipient for its ability to form inclusion complexes with various molecules.
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CAS 10016-20-3
Alprostadil alfadex
pharmaceutical raw material
Gamma cyclodextrin
carrier, flavor modifier, and stabilizer for foods
Beta-Cyclodextrin hydrate
pharmaceutical raw material
Betadex
thickening and encapsulation agent
Dibasic dihydratesodium phosphate
food additive and buffering agent
Monohydratemonobasiccalcium phosphate
Food acidulant and leavening agent
Dibasic dodecahydratesodium phosphate
food additive and buffering agent
Iron(III) phosphate
Food and feed supplement
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