Polysorbate 40

Description

CAS: 9005-66-7 | (C2H4O)w(C2H4O)x(C2H4O)z(C2H4O)yC22H42O6 | 522.68 g/mol

Polysorbate 40 has been used in a study to assess the determination of iodide in urine based on a chemiluminescence system. It has also been used in a study to investigate the delivery of astaxanthin and canthaxanthin to HepG2 cells. Also used as oil-in-water emulsifiers in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cleaning compounds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9005-66-7
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)w(C2H4O)x(C2H4O)z(C2H4O)yC22H42O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 522.68
• MDL Number: MFCD00165345
• InChI Key: DVRFSZFBSOKHQW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: tween r 40, unii-4nr71fn0ia, unii-sti11b5a2x, 4nr71fn0ia, sti11b5a2x, sorbitan, monohexadecanoate, poly oxy-1,2-ethanediyl derivs., polysorbate 40 usan:inn:ban:nf, sorbitan, monopalmitate polyoxyethylene deriv.
• PubChem CID: 92329579
• IUPAC Name: 2-[(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4R)-3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl dodecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOCC(OCCO)C1OCC(OCCO)C1OCCO

• Density: 1.09
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible with water. Soluble in isopropyl alcohol (100mg/ml),and xylene. Insoluble in propylene glycol,and mineral oil.
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Refractive Index: 1.47
• Chemical Name or Material: Polysorbate 40

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	000-000-0
RTECSNumber	WG2933000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only