α-Cyclodextrin is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug delivery systems due to its ability to form inclusion complexes with various drugs, enhancing their solubility, stability, and bioavailability. In the food industry, it is employed to encapsulate flavors, fragrances, and nutrients, protecting them from degradation and controlling their release. It also finds application in environmental remediation, where it helps in the removal of organic pollutants from water by forming complexes with them. Additionally, α-Cyclodextrin is used in cosmetics and personal care products to stabilize active ingredients and improve their efficacy. Its ability to form complexes with cholesterol makes it useful in cholesterol management products as well.