CAVAMAX® W6 Pharma

CAVAMAX® W6 Pharma is a pharmaceutical-grade alpha-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. With 6 glucose units, it has the smallest cavity among the parent cyclodextrins. It is highly beneficial for solubilizing, stabilizing, or delivering small molecules. It helps in the solubilization, stabilization, and delivery of small active ingredients, e.g. fatty acids.

Brand: CAVAMAX (12 products)

INCI Name: Alfadex

Chemical Name: α-Cyclodextrin

CAS Number: 10016-20-3

Functions: Carrier, Solubilizer, Solubilizer, Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Taste Masker

Synonyms: alpha-Cyclodextrin, alpha-Fibe, Alphadextrin, Calorease, Cyclohexa-Amylose, α-Cyclodextrin, α-Dextrin

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applications
  • Personal Care
  • Pharma
Application Details
  • Solubilization, stabilization and delivery of small active ingredients, e.g. fatty acids.
  • Enhancement of both oral bioavailability and taste masking of pharmaceutical active ingredients; enabling of delayed release.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight972.84--
Bulk Density400 - 700 kg/m³-
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)110.3g/lOECD 105
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli0per 10gMicrobiological photometric test
Microorganismsmax. 1000 per gramMicrobiological photometric test
Molds and Yeastsmax. 100per gramMicrobiological photometric test
Salmonella0per 10gMicrobiological photometric test
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorption (1% aqueous solution, in 230-350nm)max. 0.10%USP/NF
Absorption (1% aqueous solution, in 350-750nm)max. 0.05%USP/NF
Beta und Gamma Cyclodextrinmax. 0.25%USP/NF
Clarity (of 1% solution)Positive-USP/NF
Cyclodextrin Content98.0 - 101.0%USP/NF
Heavy Metalsmax. 5 ppmUSP/NF
LOD (including water)max. 11.0 %Halogen dryer
pH (in 1% solution)5.0 - 8.0-PH. EUR.
Reducing Substancesmax. 0.2%USP/NF
Related Substancesmax. 0.5%USP/NF
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.10 %USP/NF
Specific Rotation (at 20°C, [α]/D20)147.0 - 152.0 DegreeUSP/NF
Volatile Organic Compoundsmax. 20ppmGas Chromatography
Properties
  • DMF Type IV. No 14937
  • White powder
  • Pharmaceutical grade: Content min. 98.0%, complies with current Ph.Eur. and USP/NF monographs specifications
  • Sole manufacturer globally

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

Units of 25 kg, 1000 kg, bulk.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Storage at room temperature in sealed containers under dry conditions is recommended.