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Octaethylene glycol (CAS 5117-19-1)

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Alternate Names:
PED-diol (n=8)
CAS Number:
5117-19-1
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
370.44
Molecular Formula:
C16H34O9
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Octaethylene glycol, a recently explored compound, has captured the attention of scientific researchers due to its potential applications. Notably, Octaethylene glycol is naturally present in certain bacterial, fungal, and plant species. Extensive investigation has revealed its diverse biochemical and physiological impacts, although its precise mechanism of action remains under scrutiny. One hypothesis proposes that Octaethylene glycol acts as an agonist for the nuclear peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma, a pivotal regulator of lipid and glucose metabolism. Ongoing research aims to further unravel the multifaceted properties and potential of this intriguing compound.


Octaethylene glycol (CAS 5117-19-1) References

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  2. Characterization of mixed non-ionic surfactants n-octyl-β-D-thioglucoside and octaethylene-glycol monododecyl ether: micellization and microstructure.  |  Ruiz, CC. and Molina-Bolívar, JA. 2011. J Colloid Interface Sci. 361: 178-85. PMID: 21641607
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Octaethylene glycol, 1 g

sc-228873
1 g
$150.00