Molecular structure of cyclodextrin

Molecular structure of cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin (CD) is a class of cyclic oligosaccharides formed by glucose units connected by α -1,4-glycosidic bonds. According to the number of glucose units contained, cyclodextrins are mainly divided into three types: alpha cyclodextrin (6 glucose units), beta cyclodextrin (7 glucose units), and gamma cyclodextrin (8 glucose units).