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  • Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate solution

    Catalog Number
    ACM9005645-7
    CAS Number
    9005-64-5
    Product Name
    Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate solution
    Category
    Polyethylene (PE)
    IUPAC Name
    2-[2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl dodecanoate
    Canonical SMILES
    CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOCC(C1C(C(CO1)OCCO)OCCO)OCCO
    InChI
    InChI=1S/C26H50O10/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-24(30)34-19-18-31-20-22(32-15-12-27)26-25(35-17-14-29)23(21-36-26)33-16-13-28/h22-23,25-29H,2-21H2,1H3
    InChI Key
    HMFKFHLTUCJZJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    Boiling Point
    100°C
    Melting Point
    -14 °C
    Flash Point
    >149℃
    Application
    Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate solution, commonly known as Polysorbate 20, serves as a versatile and mild nonionic surfactant with a myriad of applications across several industries. Acting as a solubilizer, emulsifier, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer, this yellow liquid is instrumental in incorporating essential oils into aqueous solutions. Its composition, which includes PEG-ylated sorbitan with a dodecanoyl group, enables effective usage in cleaners and personal care products. Its stability and low toxicity allow Polysorbate 20 to be utilized as an emulsifier, detergent, dispersant, solvent, and stabilizer within pharmaceutical, chemical, food, textile, and other industries. In scientific research, especially within biological techniques, it is added to buffers and reagents, such as those used in Western blots and ELISAs, to minimize non-specific antibody binding, reduce background staining, and enhance reagent distribution. Moreover, in food production, Polysorbate 20 is a common food grade additive present in various consumables. Its properties also make it valuable as a wetting agent in flavored mouth drops and in the formulation of oral suspensions and rubber balers in the elastomer industry.
    Personal Protective Equipment
    Eyeshields, gloves
    Refractive Index
    n20/D 1.4685-1.4715 (lit.)
    WGK Germany
    1
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