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Polyoxyethylene (10) tridecyl ether is a nonionic surfactant that is widely used in research applications involving surface chemistry and materials science. Its molecular architecture, which includes a hydrophobic tridecyl ether tail and a hydrophilic polyoxyethylene chain, makes it an excellent candidate for studies on micelle formation and the stabilization of emulsions. The presence of the polyoxyethylene chain allows for the solubilization of various compounds, which is beneficial in the investigation of solubilizing mechanisms and the development of delivery systems for hydrophobic substances. Polyoxyethylene (10) tridecyl ether is also employed in studies examining the interactions at liquid-liquid interfaces, which can provide insights into the processes of adsorption and the reduction of surface tension. Furthermore, it can act as a model compound for understanding the behavior of nonionic surfactants in formulations, such as detergents and cleaning agents, and their environmental impact, due to its biodegradability and lower toxicity compared to ionic surfactants.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Polyoxyethylene (10) tridecyl ether, 100 g | sc-281132 | 100 g | $63.00 | |||
Polyoxyethylene (10) tridecyl ether, 500 g | sc-281132A | 500 g | $95.00 | |||
Polyoxyethylene (10) tridecyl ether, 1 kg | sc-281132B | 1 kg | $189.00 |