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.

SynonymPolyethylene 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

TestUnitSpecification
Appearance (at 25 ⁰C)Colorless clear viscous liquid
ColorHazenMax 50.0
SolubilitySoluble
pH (5% in DI water)5.0 – 7.0
Water content%Max 0.5
Cloud Point (1% aq. solution)⁰C62.0 – 66.0

PACKING

HDPE Drums

STORAGE

Store in closed container in a dry area.

REACH status

Not registered

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