Polycyclic Compound

Cyclodextrins

AMW:CHEM:040259

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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alpha-Cyclodextrins has parent Cyclodextrins

beta-Cyclodextrins has parent Cyclodextrins

gamma-Cyclodextrins has parent Cyclodextrins

Cyclodextrins has parent Dextrins

Cyclodextrins has parent Macrocyclic Compounds

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