Cyclodextrins

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.345.103 - D09.301.915.400.375 - D09.698.365.855.400.375

**Synonyms:** - Cyclodextrin - Cycloamylose - Cyclomaltooligosaccharides - Cyclodextrin Derivatives