Ethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether is a nonionic surfactant and biochemical assay reagent used to solubilize hydrophobic compounds and improve wetting in laboratory assays. It is provided as a high-purity chemical (CAS 2136-71-2) suitable for research applications, formulation studies, and cell-based assays; handle according to the product safety data sheet.
- Nonionic surfactant and solubilizing agent.
- High purity (≥97.0%).
- Molecular weight 286.49 g/mol.
- Molecular formula C18H38O2.
- Available in small research pack sizes (e.g., 25 mg).
- For research use only; not for human or clinical use.