murphyCyclodextrin
AKA: Beta-CYCLODEXTRIN, Betadex, Cycloheptaamylose, Cyclomaltoheptaose, Cycloheptaglucan
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Clean
OriginDerived from starch, typically sourced from corn, potatoes, or other plant starches through enzymatic processing. Produced through enzymatic cyclization of starch, forming ring-shaped glucose polymer molecules with hollow centers.
Cycloheptapentylose
Formula
C36H60O30
Mol. Weight
972.8
CAS #
7585-39-9, 12619-70-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Absorbs Excess Oil
Removes Metal Ions
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Binds metal ions
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR