Date published: 2025-9-14

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Surfactants

Santa Cruz Biotechnology now offers a broad range of surfactants for use in various applications. Surfactants are versatile compounds that reduce surface tension between two liquids or a liquid and a solid, facilitating the mixing, spreading, and emulsification of substances. These agents play a crucial role in scientific research and industrial processes, particularly in the fields of chemistry, biology, and materials science. Surfactants are used extensively in laboratory experiments to enhance solubility, stabilize emulsions, and aid in the formation of micelles, which are essential for the study of molecular interactions and the delivery of hydrophobic compounds. Researchers rely on surfactants to improve the efficiency of reactions, optimize conditions for biochemical assays, and support the analysis of complex mixtures in techniques such as chromatography and mass spectrometry. By offering a comprehensive selection of high-quality surfactants, Santa Cruz Biotechnology supports innovative research and development, enabling scientists to achieve more precise and reliable results in their experimental and industrial applications. These surfactants empower researchers to explore new frontiers in science and technology, driving advancements and fostering innovation across multiple disciplines. View detailed information on our available surfactants by clicking on the product name.

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Glycocholic Acid, Sodium Salt

863-57-0sc-280754
sc-280754A
1 g
5 g
$90.00
$300.00
(0)

Glycocholic Acid, Sodium Salt functions as an anionic surfactant, distinguished by its amphiphilic nature, which facilitates the formation of stable micelles in aqueous environments. Its unique molecular structure promotes strong hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions, enhancing solubilization of lipophilic substances. This surfactant exhibits remarkable surface activity, effectively lowering interfacial tension and improving dispersion properties, making it ideal for stabilizing emulsions and foams.

PEG 10000

25322-68-3sc-362504
sc-362504B
sc-362504A
500 g
1 kg
2 kg
$77.00
$122.00
$205.00
(1)

PEG 10000 acts as a nonionic surfactant, characterized by its high molecular weight and hydrophilic polyethylene glycol chains. This structure allows for effective wetting and spreading on surfaces, enhancing the solubility of various compounds. Its ability to form hydrogen bonds contributes to its excellent emulsifying properties, while its low toxicity and biocompatibility make it suitable for diverse applications. Additionally, PEG 10000 exhibits unique rheological properties, influencing viscosity and flow behavior in formulations.

CHAPSO

82473-24-3sc-280635
sc-280635A
sc-280635B
500 mg
1 g
5 g
$74.00
$112.00
$204.00
(0)

CHAPSO is a surfactant known for its amphiphilic nature, featuring a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head that facilitate the formation of micelles in aqueous solutions. This unique structure enhances its ability to reduce surface tension, promoting effective dispersion and stabilization of emulsions. CHAPSO's molecular interactions enable it to solubilize a wide range of hydrophobic substances, while its dynamic behavior in solution contributes to its versatility in various formulations.

ELUGENT™ Detergent, 50% Solution

132778-08-6sc-280685
100 ml
$147.00
(0)

ELUGENT™ Detergent, a 50% solution, exhibits remarkable surfactant properties through its unique molecular architecture, which promotes strong interactions at the interface of liquids. Its ability to lower interfacial tension enhances wetting and spreading, facilitating the emulsification of diverse substances. The detergent's dynamic aggregation behavior allows for efficient solubilization of hydrophobic compounds, making it a versatile agent in various applications where surface activity is crucial.

Benzethonium hydroxide solution

498-77-1sc-280610
sc-280610A
sc-280610B
sc-280610C
25 ml
100 ml
500 ml
1 L
$152.00
$459.00
$1062.00
$1815.00
1
(2)

Benzethonium hydroxide solution functions as a potent surfactant, characterized by its amphiphilic nature that enables effective adsorption at liquid interfaces. This compound exhibits unique micellization behavior, allowing it to form stable aggregates that enhance solubilization of both polar and non-polar substances. Its strong electrostatic interactions contribute to reduced surface tension, promoting improved wetting and dispersal properties, essential for optimizing formulations in diverse environments.

PLURONIC® F-127, sterile-filtered

9003-11-6sc-281131
50 ml
$332.00
(0)

PLURONIC® F-127 is a non-ionic surfactant known for its unique block copolymer structure, which facilitates the formation of thermoreversible gels. Its hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments interact dynamically with various solvents, leading to enhanced solubilization and stabilization of emulsions. The compound exhibits a critical micelle concentration that allows for effective encapsulation of diverse molecules, while its low toxicity and biocompatibility make it suitable for a range of applications.

Sodium phosphate tribasic dodecahydrate

10101-89-0sc-203403
sc-203403A
500 g
2.5 kg
$54.00
$200.00
(0)

Sodium phosphate tribasic dodecahydrate acts as an effective surfactant through its ability to modify interfacial tension and enhance solubility. Its unique crystalline structure allows for strong hydrogen bonding and ionic interactions, promoting the dispersion of hydrophobic substances in aqueous environments. This compound's high water solubility and buffering capacity facilitate the stabilization of colloidal systems, making it a versatile agent in various formulations.

LPD-12 trifluoroacetate salt

sc-280941
1 mg
$599.00
(0)

LPD-12 trifluoroacetate salt exhibits remarkable surfactant properties due to its amphiphilic nature, characterized by a hydrophilic trifluoroacetate head and hydrophobic tail. This unique structure enables efficient adsorption at liquid interfaces, reducing surface tension and promoting emulsion stability. Its strong dipole interactions enhance solubilization of nonpolar compounds, while its low critical micelle concentration allows for effective performance in diverse formulations, optimizing phase behavior and stability.

Digitoxigenin

143-62-4sc-255098
10 mg
$97.00
6
(1)

Digitoxigenin functions as a surfactant through its unique molecular architecture, which features a hydrophobic steroid backbone and polar hydroxyl groups. This configuration facilitates strong interactions with both aqueous and organic phases, enhancing the solubilization of various substances. Its ability to form micelles and stabilize emulsions is attributed to its favorable aggregation dynamics, which promote efficient phase separation and improve overall system stability.

IPTG, Dioxane-Free

367-93-1sc-202185
sc-202185A
sc-202185B
sc-202185C
sc-202185D
sc-202185E
sc-202185F
1 g
5 g
100 g
500 g
1 kg
10 kg
25 kg
$50.00
$115.00
$500.00
$1750.00
$2000.00
$16320.00
$32130.00
27
(1)

IPTG, Dioxane-Free exhibits surfactant properties through its distinctive molecular structure, characterized by a balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. This enables effective interfacial tension reduction, promoting the dispersion of particles in heterogeneous systems. Its unique interaction with water molecules enhances solubility and stability, while its capacity to form organized structures at the molecular level contributes to improved phase behavior and dynamic equilibrium in various formulations.