HEXAETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXADECYL ETHER , 99.00% , 5168-91-2
Synonym(s):
C16E6;Hexadecylhexaglycol
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 39-40 °C |
| form | solid |
| BRN | 1806735 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | HEXAETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXADECYL ETHER (5168-91-2) |
| InChI | 1S/C28H58O7/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17-30-19-21-32-23-25-34-27-28-35-26-24-33-22-20-31-18-16-29/h29H,2-28H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | UOFCAQWHTQFNHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO |
Description and Uses
Hexaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether, is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the polyethylene glycol (PEG) ether family. It has a hydrophilic head and a lipophilic tail, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. Specifically, Hexaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether is commonly used in membrane protein research, for solubilization and stabilization of proteins, and for structural analysis techniques such as X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. Additionally, Hexaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether is used in a variety of other industrial and research applications, including drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and diagnostic analysis. Its unique properties make it ideal for facilitating interactions between molecules with different physicochemical properties.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P280-P305+P351+P338 |
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US) |
| Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 3 |
| Storage Class | 13 - Non Combustible Solids |
