Captisol
Captisol is the brand name for a specific type of cyclodextrin known as sulfobutylether beta-cyclodextrin (SBE-β-CD). Cyclodextrins are cyclic oligosaccharides derived from starch. Captisol's unique chemical structure allows it to form molecular complexes with other molecules, effectively encapsulating them within its ring-like structure. This inclusion complex formation is the basis for its utility.
The primary application of Captisol is in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient. Excipients are inactive
Captisol is also used to stabilize certain drugs, protecting them from degradation caused by factors like oxidation