β-Cyclodetxrin

β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) is a cyclic oligosaccharide composed of seven glucose units, forming a conical molecule with a hydrophobic cavity. It is hydrophilic on the outside and hydrophobic on the inside, making it water-soluble and able to encapsulate hydrophobic molecules. This property makes it widely used in various application areas such as drug delivery, separation, and adsorption, as well as in the food, cosmetics, and chemical industries. It is widely used due to its medium pore size, large market size, and low price.