Abstract
The inclusion behavior of carboxymethyl-β-CD(CM-β-CD) with the drug procaine hydrochloride has been examined by using steady-state fluorescence measurements. Experimental conditions including CM-β-CD concentration and media acidity were investigated for the inclusion formation. The formation constants of inclusion complex were determined at different pH values. 1:1 (CM-β-CD/procaine) stoichiometry has been confirmed. The results suggest that CM-β-CD is suitable for including basic drugs based on additional electrostatic interactions different from the parent β-CD.
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