Cyclodextrins (100)

Cyclodextrins are ring-shaped oligosaccharides composed of glucose units, featuring a hydrophobic inner cavity and a hydrophilic outer surface. They serve as supramolecular host materials due to their ability to encapsulate various guest molecules, such as drugs, dyes, and surfactants. The size and shape of their cavities can be adjusted by altering the number of glucose units in the ring. Their applications span drug delivery, food processing, and water pollutant removal. In supramolecular chemistry, cyclodextrins are utilized to create molecular containers and construct functional supramolecular assemblies.

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