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Triton X-100

Non-ionic detergent and emulsifier

Synonym(s):

Triton X-100, Octylphenol Decaethylene Glycol Ether, t-Octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, Polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
t-Oct-C6H4-(OCH2CH2)xOH, x= 9-10
CAS Number:
Beilstein:
2315025
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161902

product name

Triton X-100 Surfactant,

form

viscous liquid

Quality Level

mol wt

micellar avg mol wt 80,000
average mol wt 625

aggregation number

100-155

color

APHA: ≤150

CMC

0.2-0.9 mM (20-25°C)

mp

6 °C

transition temp

flash point 251 °C
cloud point 65 °C
pour point ~7 °C

HLB

13.5

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CC(C)(C)CC(C)(C)c1ccc(OCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO)cc1

InChI

1S/C28H50O8/c1-27(2,3)24-28(4,5)25-6-8-26(9-7-25)36-23-22-35-21-20-34-19-18-33-17-16-32-15-14-31-13-12-30-11-10-29/h6-9,29H,10-24H2,1-5H3

InChI key

HNLXNOZHXNSSPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Identification of protein components of the transformation system in the cell line of immortalized human keratinocytes HaCaT exposed to surfactants.: This study utilizes Triton X-100 Surfactant to identify protein components in immortalized human keratinocytes. The research highlights the surfactant′s role in cell transformation systems and its impact on protein composition, providing insights into cellular response mechanisms. (Shkrigunov et al., 2024).

  • In situ isolation of nuclei or nuclear proteins from adherent cells: a simple, effective method with less cytoplasmic contamination.: This study presents a method using Triton X-100 Surfactant for isolating nuclei or nuclear proteins from adherent cells. The findings demonstrate reduced cytoplasmic contamination, enhancing the accuracy of nuclear protein studies. (Qin et al., 2023).

  • Inter-Regional Proteomic Profiling of the Human Brain Using an Optimized Protein Extraction Method from Formalin-Fixed Tissue to Identify Signaling Pathways.: This research employs Triton X-100 Surfactant in an optimized protein extraction method for proteomic profiling of the human brain. The study identifies critical signaling pathways, underscoring the surfactant′s utility in neuroscience research. (Davidson et al., 2023).


Biochem/physiol Actions

Widely used non-ionic surfactant for recovery of membrane components under mild non-denaturing conditions.

Analysis Note

Acidity (as Na2O)%Alkalinity (as Na2O)%Cloud point (1%, water)63-69°CColor (APHA)150 maxFormClear, viscous liquidSpecific Gravity at 25/25°C1.063-1.067pH of a 1% aqueous solution5-8

Legal Information

Triton is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

483.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

251 °C - closed cup


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