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Comprehensive analytical insight into Octylphenyl Polyethylene Glycol (4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl-polyethylene glycol), the industrial standard non-ionic surfactant.
CAS Registry Number: 9002-93-1
IUPAC / Chemical Name: Polyethylene glycol mono[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl] ether
Synonyms: Octylphenol Ethoxylate, Octoxynol-9, Triton X-100 equivalent, Polyoxyethylene octyl phenyl ether.
Molecular Formula: C14H22O(C2H4O)n (n ≈ 9-10)
Average MW: ~647 g/mol
HLB (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance): 13.5 (Optimal for wetting, emulsification, and cell membrane solubilization).
Cloud Point: 63°C – 69°C (1% aqueous solution).
CMC (Critical Micelle Concentration): 0.2 to 0.9 mM (0.015% to 0.025% w/v at 25°C).
Viscosity: 240 cPs at 25°C (neat liquid).
Assay (Purity): ≥ 99.0% Active Ingredient
Free Ethylene Oxide: < 1 ppm (Ultra-trace ultra-pure grades available).
Peroxide Content: < 20 µmol/mL (Preserved under inert nitrogen blanket to prevent oxidative degradation).
pH (5% aq. soln): 6.0 – 8.0
| Parameter Parameter | Diagnostic / Biotech Grade | Industrial Formulation Grade | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance @ 25°C | Clear, viscous pale yellow to colorless liquid | Slightly viscous yellow liquid | Visual Inspection |
| Active Content (%) | ≥ 99.5% | ≥ 98.5% | HPLC / Gravimetric |
| Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g) | 85 – 95 | 80 – 100 | ASTM D4252 |
| Water Content (Karl Fischer) | ≤ 0.3% | ≤ 0.5% | ISO 760 / Karl Fischer |
| Peroxide Value (mEq/kg) | ≤ 5.0 (Ultra-Low Peroxide) | ≤ 20.0 | Iodometric Titration |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.1% | USP <281> |
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Cell Lysis & Immunoassays: CAS 9002-93-1 solubilizes cell membranes efficiently while preserving non-covalent protein interactions. Used in lysis buffers (RIPA), ELISA washing buffers, and DNA/RNA extraction protocols.
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