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Methyl-beta-cyclodextrin, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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. It is used to increase the solubility of non-polar substances such as fatty acids, lipids, vitamins and cholesterol for use in cell culture applications. Methyl-β-cyclodextrin is used to remove cholesterol from cultured cells and is employed to remove lipid rafts.
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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. It is used to increase the solubility of non-polar substances such as fatty acids, lipids, vitamins and cholesterol for use in cell culture applications. Methyl-β-cyclodextrin is used to remove cholesterol from cultured cells and is employed to remove lipid rafts.
Solubility
Soluble in water
Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with heat, oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
180°C to 182°C
Color
White
Quantity
5 g
Solubility Information
Soluble in water
Physical Form
Powder
Chemical Name or Material
Methyl-beta-cyclodextrin
Hazard Category
H317-H361
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P302+P352-P308+P313-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber
411-120-1
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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