Description

Dextrin Behenate is a high-purity, modified carbohydrate ester derived from dextrin and behenic acid. This specialized compound serves as a versatile and effective excipient, offering superior binding, film-forming, and controlled-release properties in advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance in tablet coating, encapsulation, and as a matrix former.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a binder, film-coating agent, and matrix former in tablet and capsule formulations for controlled drug release.
• Nutraceutical Encapsulation: Employed in the microencapsulation of vitamins, probiotics, and sensitive active ingredients to enhance stability and mask taste.
• Food-Grade Additive: Functions as a glazing agent, stabilizer, or texturizer in specialized food products where a modified starch derivative is required.
• Cosmetic Ingredient: Acts as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer in skincare and makeup products like creams, lotions, and powders.
• Industrial Binder: Serves as a water-soluble or dispersible binder in the production of ceramics, abrasives, and other industrial agglomerates.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Used in further chemical synthesis to create more complex polymers with tailored hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dextrin Behenate
CAS No.	112444-74-3
Molecular Formula	Typically a complex mixture; based on dextrin esterified with behenic acid (C22H44O2)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymeric)
Synonyms	Behenic Acid Dextrin Ester; Dextrin Behenic Acid Ester; Dextrin Docosanoate; Starch Behenate; Esterified Dextrin with Behenic Acid; (Dextrin) Behenate; Modified Starch Behenate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dextrin Behenate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and performance. While specific grades can be produced, we ensure compliance with relevant guidelines for pharmaceutical and food applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbiological limits is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ester Content)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Count	Meets Ph. Eur./USP criteria
pH (in solution)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.