2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (also known as 2 Hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin, 2 Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin): Derivative of beta-cyclodextrin that is used as an excipient for steroid drugs and as a lipid chelator.

NIH MeSH · D000073738Chemicals and Drugs

2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin

Also known as2 Hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin · 2 Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin · beta-Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin · beta Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin · Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin · Hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin · Hydroxypropyl Betadex · Betadex, Hydroxypropyl · HP-beta-CD · HPbetaCD

Definition

Derivative of beta-cyclodextrin that is used as an excipient for steroid drugs and as a lipid chelator.

MeSH classification

  • D04.345.103.333.500
  • D09.301.915.400.375.333.500
  • D09.698.365.855.400.375.333.500

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Common questions about 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin

What does 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin mean in medicine?
Derivative of beta-cyclodextrin that is used as an excipient for steroid drugs and as a lipid chelator. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin known by any other names?
Yes. 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin is also referred to as 2 Hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin, 2 Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, beta-Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin, beta Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin sit in the medical classification?
2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D04.345.103.333.500, D09.301.915.400.375.333.500, D09.698.365.855.400.375.333.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000073738) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗