CAVAMAX® W8 Pharma

Cyclodextrins

Product Description

CAVAMAX® W8 is pharmaceutical grade gamma-cyclodextrin from Wacker
Chemie AG.
CAVAMAX® W8 with 8 glucose units has the largest cavity of the parent
cyclodextrins and is the most water soluble. It is useful for solubilizing, stabilizing or delivering larger molecules; e.g. steroids, macrocyclics, oils, lipids, etc.

Empirical formula: C₄₈H₈₀O₄₀
CAS No.: 17465-86-0

Typical general characteristics

Property	Inspection Method	Value
Bulk density		400 - 700 kg/m³
Solubility in water at 25 °C		232 g/l

The figures are intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications.

Specification data

Property	Inspection Method	Value
Specific rotation	USP	174.0 - 180.0 °
Reducing substances (determined as dextrose)	USP	max. 0.5 %
Heavy metals	USP	max. 5.0 ppm
Volatile Organics	GC	max. 50.0 ppm
Water	Halogen dryer	max. 11.0 %
Microorganisms	USP	max. 1000.0 /g
Molds and yeasts	USP	max. 100.0 /g
Related compounds: Alfadex, Betadex	USP	max. 0.25 %
Related compounds: sum of other impurities	USP	max. 0.25 %
Content (on dry basis)	HPLC	min. 98.0 - 102.0 %
Salmonella/E.Coli	USP	0.0 in 10g

Applications

• Fermentation
• Formulations for Pharmaceuticals

• Self-Tanning Products
• Sunscreens

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