Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin by Wellness Nutrition is a chemically modified derivative of β-cyclodextrin in which hydroxypropyl groups are introduced onto the cyclodextrin structure. This modification improves the water solubility of the parent β-cyclodextrin and makes the ingredient useful as a formulation aid and complexing agent.
Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin can form inclusion complexes with appropriately sized molecules, helping improve the aqueous dispersion and formulation characteristics of certain active ingredients and other compounds. Its versatile functionality makes it suitable for applications across nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and specialty formulation development, subject to the applicable grade and regulatory requirements.
Applications
- Nutraceutical formulations
- Dietary supplement formulations
- Pharmaceutical formulations where applicable
- Solubility enhancement systems
- Inclusion-complex formulations
- Active ingredient delivery systems
- Powdered and liquid formulations
- Food and beverage applications where permitted
- Specialty formulation development
- Research and development applications
- Private-label manufacturing
- Contract manufacturing applications