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TWEEN 20, MP Biomedicals™

TWEEN 20, Molecular biology reagent, Viscous pale yellow liquid

£73.35

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 9005-64-5
Molecular Formula (C2H4O)y(C2H4O)w(C2H4O)x(C2H4O)zC18H34O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 522.68
MDL Number MFCD00165986
InChI Key HMFKFHLTUCJZJO-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym Polyethyleneglycol sorbitan monolaurate,Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate,Polysorbate 20,Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate
IUPAC Name 2-{2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy}ethyl dodecanoate
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOCC(OCCO)C1OCC(OCCO)C1OCCO
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Specification

Color Pale Yellow
CAS 9005-64-5
Physical Form Liquid
Boiling Point >100°C (literature)
Density 1.09 - 1.12(25°C)
Quantity 500 mL
Flash Point >230°F/ >110°C (Lit.)
Refractive Index < 1.33 hPa (< 1.00 mmHg, Lit.)
Specific Gravity 1.08 - 1.13
Molecular Formula (C2H4O)y(C2H4O)w(C2H4O)x(C2H4O)zC18H34O6
Viscosity Brookfield Viscosity: 370-430 cps (25°C, neat, Lit.)
Water ≤3%
MDL Number MFCD00165986
Synonym Polyethyleneglycol sorbitan monolaurate,Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate,Polysorbate 20,Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate
Synonym Polyethyleneglycol sorbitan monolaurate,Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate,Polysorbate 20,Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate
Synonym Polyethyleneglycol sorbitan monolaurate,Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate,Polysorbate 20,Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate
Synonym Polyethyleneglycol sorbitan monolaurate,Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate,Polysorbate 20,Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate
Solubility Information Soluble in Water(100mg/mL).
InChI Key HMFKFHLTUCJZJO-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOCC(OCCO)C1OCC(OCCO)C1OCCO
IUPAC Name 2-{2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy}ethyl dodecanoate
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 522.68
Grade Molecular Biology

  • TWEEN 20 is a nonionic detergent widely used in biochemical applications, such as emulsifying agents for the preparation of stable oil-inwater emulsions.
  • It has been used in preextraction of membranes to remove peripheral proteins.
  • TWEEN 20 has been used as a blocking agent for membrane based immunoassays at a typical concentration of 0.05%.
  • TWEEN 20 can be used for lysing mammalian cells at a concentration of 0.05 to 0.5%. TWEEN 20 is a polyoxyethylene sorbitol ester.

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Product Identifier
  • Tween 20, molecular biology reagent

Signal Word
  • Warning

Hazard Category
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement
  • H315- Causes skin irritation.
  • H319- Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335- May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement
  • P261- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P321- Specific treatment (see on this label).
  • P405- Store locked up.
  • P501b- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.