HEXAETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXADECYL ETHER , 99.00% , 5168-91-2
Synonym(s):
C16E6;Hexadecylhexaglycol
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 39-40 °C |
| form | solid |
| BRN | 1806735 |
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.
