INTRODUCTION
Triton X-100 is a widely used non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier that effectively solubilizes powders and proteins. It features a hydrophilic polyethylene oxide chain paired with a lipophilic aromatic hydrocarbon group.
MANUFACTURE
The manufacturing process involves reacting 4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenol with tosyl chloride to make a tosylate, which is then mixed with polyethylene glycol and heated gently.
| Synonym | Polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether; t-Octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol |
| CAS no. | 9036-19-5 |
| EINECS no. | — |
| Molecular formula | (C2H4O)nC14H22O |
| Molecular weight | — |
| Structure |  |
APPLICATIONS
| Facilitates the inactivation of lipid-enveloped viruses (such as HIV, HBV, and HCV) in biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
| Highly soluble in water, it resists acid, alkali, salt, and hard water, offering excellent emulsification, leveling, wetting, diffusion, and cleaning properties. It can be easily combined with various surfactants and dye primers |
| Used as a leveling agent, diffuser, and degreaser for leather and wool, as well as an emulsifier for crude oil and fuel oil. |
| It functions as a penetrating agent for oil extraction acidification and acts as an emulsifier in styrene-butadiene latex and emulsion polymerization for glass fiber textiles. |
| In cosmetics, it is utilized as an emulsifier, cleanser, penetrant, and wetting agent |
| Aids cell lysis for the extraction of proteins or organelles, while also permeabilizing the membranes of live cells |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance (at 25 ⁰C) | – | Colorless clear viscous liquid |
| Color | Hazen | Max 50.0 |
| Solubility | – | Soluble |
| pH (5% in DI water) | – | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Water content | % | Max 0.5 |
| Cloud Point (1% aq. solution) | ⁰C | 62.0 – 66.0 |
PACKING
HDPE Drums
STORAGE
Store in closed container in a dry area.
REACH status
Not registered
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