Tween 20 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate) [For Biochemical Research]


Linear Formula:  C26H50O10
Molecular Weight:  604.813 g/mol
CAS Number: 9005-64-5

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.0±5.0 mmHg at 25℃
Water Solubility Soluble
Refractive index n20/D 1.347
B pt. 100℃
M pt. '14℃
Density 1.01 g/mL at 20 ℃

Safety Information

Symbol
HS Code 34021300
Flash point 297℃
Storage Temp. 0-6℃
Packaging Glass bottle

Description

Recommended products
Tween 80 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate) [For Biochemical Research]

Application
Its stability and relative nontoxicity allows it to be used as a detergent and emulsifier in a number of domestic scientific and pharmacological applications.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Polysorbate 20 (common commercial brand names include Scattics Alkest TW 20 and Tween 20) is a polysorbate-type nonionic surfactant formed by the ethoxylation of sorbitan before the addition of lauric acid.