TWEEN 20 Molecular Biology

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TWEEN 20 Molecular Biology Specification

Melting Point
< 0C

Refractive Rate
1.469 - 1.478 at 20C

Molecular Weight
1226.54 g/mol

Poisonous
No

Boiling point
(decomposes)

Form
Viscous liquid

Density
1.1 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Structural Formula
Complex polymer structure

Purity
Typically 98%

Smell
Characteristic mild odor

Storage
Store at room temperature protected from light and moisture

Molecular Formula
C58H114O26

Other Names
Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate Tween 20

Shape
Liquid

Taste
(not for ingestion)

HS Code
34021300

Solubility
Soluble in water ethanol and methanol; insoluble in oils

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

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.