Studies of volumetric and activity behaviors of binary and ternary aqueous solutions containing β-cyclodextrin and glucose

► Volumetric and activity measurements for glucose + H2O solutions and glucose + β-CD + H2O solutions at 298.15 K are reported. ► The hydration number of ~ 10 is estimated from the activity data of glucose. ► The value obtained for thermodynamic equilibrium constant indicates formation of β-CD:glucose complex in solution phase. ► Results are discussed in terms of H-bonding, replacement of H2O from β-CD cavity and solute-solute association equilibria.