Tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether (CAS 5274-68-0)
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TEGDME, short for tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether, is a non-ionic surfactant utilized in both industrial and laboratory applications. This colorless, odorless liquid exhibits a low vapor pressure and low toxicity. Tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether is adept at modifying the surface tension of liquids, enhancing their wetting properties. Tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether (TEGDME) for its multitude of applications. Its presence is notable in cell culture and enzyme assays. Tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether has in solubilizing and stabilizing proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules. It serves as useful in studying the impact of surfactants on cell membranes and proteins. The action of Tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether (TEGDME) manifests as a surfactant, which effectively reduces the surface tension of liquids while enhancing their wetting properties. This effect is attributed to the formation of micelles—aggregates of molecules that effectively decrease the liquid′s surface tension. These micelles act as solubilizing agents, augmenting the solubility of hydrophobic molecules within the liquid.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether, 1 ml | sc-281576 | 1 ml | $163.00 | |||
Tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether, 5 ml | sc-281576A | 5 ml | $444.00 |