DESCRIPTION

Gamma-Cyclodextrin occurs as a white or almost white crystalline solid. It is a nonreducing cyclic saccharide consisting of eight α-1,4-linked d-glucopyranosyl units manufactured by the action of cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase on hydrolyzed starch followed by purification of the gamma-Cyclodextrin. It is freely soluble in water and is very slightly soluble in ethanol.