Table 1 Physicochemical properties of variants of cyclodextrins (CDs)
From: Chronicle updates in cyclodextrin-based carriers for drug delivery
Cyclodextrin | Glucopyranose units | Diameter of the internal cavity (Ã…) | Solubility (g/ L) | Molecular weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
α- CD | 6 | 4.7–5.3 | 1.45 | 972 |
ß- CD | 7 | 6.0–6.5 | 0.85 | 1135 |
γ- CD | 8 | 7.5–8.3 | 2.32 | 1297 |
δ-CD | 9 | 10.3–11.2 | 0.82 | 1459 |