TWEEN 20 Molecular Biology

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TWEEN 20 Molecular Biology Specification

Molecular Formula
C58H114O26

Density
1.1 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Form
Viscous liquid

Poisonous
No

Taste
(not for ingestion)

Boiling point
(decomposes)

Shape
Liquid

HS Code
34021300

Refractive Rate
1.469 - 1.478 at 20C

Storage
Store at room temperature protected from light and moisture

Structural Formula
Complex polymer structure

Smell
Characteristic mild odor

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly acidic (typically 5.5-7.2 for 5% aqueous solution)

Purity
Typically 98%

Solubility
Soluble in water ethanol and methanol; insoluble in oils

Other Names
Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate Tween 20

Molecular Weight
1226.54 g/mol

Melting Point
< 0C

Classification
Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical Name
Polysorbate 20

CAS No
9005-64-5

EINECS No
500-018-3

Grade
Molecular Biology Grade

Standard
Analytical Reagent Grade Standard

Type
Surfactant

Usage
Widely used in biochemical and molecular biology applications such as emulsifying or stabilizing agent

Main Material
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate

Application
Laboratory research pharmaceuticals cosmetic industries

About TWEEN 20 Molecular Biology

TWEEN 20 Molecular Biology Grade is a nonionic surfactant widely used in biochemical and molecular biology applications as an emulsifying or stabilizing agent. With a molecular weight of 1226.54 g/mol and a complex polymer structure, this viscous liquid has a characteristic mild odor and is soluble in water, ethanol, and methanol. It is commonly utilized in the laboratory research, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. This analytical reagent grade standard product is stored at room temperature, protected from light and moisture. Its purity is typically 98% and is classified as a surfactant, suitable for various applications requiring a neutral to slightly acidic pH level.