Molecular Formula: C
42H
70O
35 Molecular Weight: 1134.9842
InChIKey: WHGYBXFWUBPSRW-FEYSZYNQSA-N
A homologous group of cyclic GLUCANS consisting of alpha-1,4 bound glucose units obtained by the action of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase on starch or similar substrates. The enzyme is produced by certain species of Bacillus. Cyclodextrins form inclusion complexes with a wide variety of substances.
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