Polysorbate 60

Description

CAS: 9005-67-8 | (C2H4O)y(C2H4O)w(C2H4O)x(C2H4O)zC24H46O6 | 522.68 g/mol

Polysorbate 60 is used in food, medicine, plastic, cosmetics and other industries. It is an excellent emulgator and one of elements to constitute polyacrylonitrile fiber spinning oil. It also used as softening agent after processing fiber and eliminate fiber static and improve its softness.

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: 9005-67-8
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)y(C2H4O)w(C2H4O)x(C2H4O)zC24H46O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 522.68
• MDL Number: MFCD01780110
• InChI Key: DEKFZWMENCCOFU-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
• IUPAC Name: 2-{2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy}ethyl dodecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOCC(OCCO)C1OCC(OCCO)C1OCCO

• Density: 1.08
• Merck Index: 14,7582
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohols. Insoluble in oils.
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Flash Point: >150°C (302°F)
• Chemical Name or Material: Polysorbate 60

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	000-000-0
RTECSNumber	WG2934000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only