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  • HY-Y1883A
    Triton X-100
    5+ Cited Publications

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Infection
    Triton X-100 is a non-denaturing detergent that solubilizes lipid membranes. Triton X-100 is commonly used in laboratories and is applied to vaccines at different stages of the manufacturing process. Triton X-100 is listed as an excipient in certain vaccines including split virus influenza vaccines. Triton X-100 is a nonionic surfactant .
    Triton X-100
  • HY-141415
    Tween 20
    1 Publications Verification

    Polysorbate 20

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Tween 20 (Polysorbate 20) is a polyoxyethylene (POE)-type nonionic surfactant .
    Tween 20
  • HY-Y0873L

    Polyethylene glycol 800

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    PEG800 (Polyethylene glycol 800) is a nonionic surfactant that is soluble in water and many polar solvents .
    PEG800
  • HY-B1027

    Nonoxynol; Nonoxinol

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    4-Nonylphenol polyethoxylate is an organic compound that is a nonionic surfactant; widely used in contraceptives for its spermicidal properties.
    4-Nonylphenol polyethoxylate
  • HY-W250168D

    Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~2469; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~50

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyoxyethylene(50) oleyl ether (Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~2469; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~50) is a nonionic surfactant .
    Polyoxyethylene(50) oleyl ether
  • HY-W250168A

    Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~1150; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~20

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyoxyethylene(20) oleyl ether (Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~1150; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~20) is a nonionic surfactant. Polyoxyethylene(20) oleyl ether shows emulsification and detergency properties .
    Polyoxyethylene(20) oleyl ether
  • HY-W250168C

    Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~577; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~7

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyoxyethylene(7) oleyl ether (Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~577; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~7) is a nonionic surfactant. Polyoxyethylene(7) oleyl ether can be used as cosmetic raw .
    Polyoxyethylene(7) oleyl ether
  • HY-W250168B

    Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~357; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~2

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyoxyethylene(2) oleyl ether (Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~357; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~2) is a nonionic surfactant. Polyoxyethylene(2) oleyl ether promoting the formation of spherical-shaped nanosystems with a narrow size distribution. Polyoxyethylene(2) oleyl ether can be used for the delivery of several active compounds .
    Polyoxyethylene(2) oleyl ether
  • HY-B2106D

    Decaethylene glycol monododecyl ether (C12E10); Polidocanol (10)

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyoxyethylene (10) lauryl ether is a non-ionic surfactant. Polyoxyethylene (10) lauryl ether can be used to assess diffusion of proteins and nonionic micelles in agarose gels .
    Polyoxyethylene (10) lauryl ether
  • HY-144007

    Liposome Others
    Chol-PEG is a nonionic surfactant vesicles and can be used for a blood-persistent drug delivery system .
    Chol-PEG
  • HY-W286073

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Hexaethylene glycol decyl ether is a non-ionic surfactant, which forms micelle, and can be utilized in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food industries .
    Hexaethylene glycol decyl ether
  • HY-Y1890
    Cremophor EL-40
    Maximum Cited Publications
    12 Publications Verification

    Polyoxyethylene(40) Castor Oil; PEG-40 Castor Oil

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Cremophor EL-40, a polyoxyethylene castor oil derivative, is a nonionic surfactant. Cremophor EL-40 is widely employed to improve dissolution and delivery of agents .
    Cremophor EL-40
  • HY-D1005H

    PEG-PPG-PEG, 8400(Average Mn)

    Fluorescent Dye Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Poloxamer 188 is a nonionic linear copolymer with surfactant properties. Poloxamer 188 exhibits anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective activities in various tissue injury models .
    Poloxamer 188 (F68)
  • HY-W129593

    Sorbitan monostearate

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Sorbitan monooctadecanoate is a hydrophobic nonionic surfactant. Sorbitan monooctadecanoate can be used as an excipient, such as emulsifiers, nonionic surfactants, solubilizers, wetting and dispersing/suspending agents. Pharmaceutical excipients, or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, refer to other chemical substances used in the pharmaceutical process other than pharmaceutical ingredients. Pharmaceutical excipients generally refer to inactive ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, which can improve the stability, solubility and processability of pharmaceutical preparations. Pharmaceutical excipients also affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) processes of co-administered drugs .
    Sorbitan monooctadecanoate
  • HY-108294

    Nonaoxyethylene monododecyl ether

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Nonaethylene glycol monododecyl ether (Nonaoxyethylene monododecyl ether) is a nonionic surfactant and polyethylene glycol (PEG) detergent that can be used to form initial coalesced O/W emulsion droplets, as well as for protein separation and purification .
    Nonaethylene glycol monododecyl ether
  • HY-D1005A

    PEG-PPG-PEG, 8800 (Average Mn)

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Inflammation/Immunology
    Poloxamer 188 is a nonionic linear copolymer with surfactant properties. Poloxamer 188 exhibits anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective activities in various tissue injury models. Poloxamer 188 can be used for drug delivery .
    Poloxamer 188
  • HY-W250170

    Octyldecyl glucoside

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Decyl glucoside is a mild nonionic surfactant. Decyl glucoside can be derived from renewable raw materials such as glucose and fatty alcohols from coconut oil or palm kernel oil. Decyl glucoside is known for its excellent foaming and cleaning properties.
    Decyl glucoside
  • HY-Y0850H

    PVA (Mw 89000-98000, 99+% hydrolyzed); Poly(Ethenol) (Mw 89000-98000, 99+% hydrolyzed)

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 89000-98000, 99+% hydrolyzed) also known as PVA, is a vinyl water-soluble polymer that can be used as a non-ionic surfactant. It can also be used as a biodegradable polymer and can be used in adhesives, coatings, textiles, ceramics and cosmetics .
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 89000-98000, 99+% hydrolyzed)
  • HY-Y0850N

    PVA (Mw 13000-23000, 98% hydrolyzed); Poly(Ethenol) (Mw 13000-23000, 98% hydrolyzed)

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 13000-23000, 98% hydrolyzed), also known as PVA, is a vinyl water-soluble polymer that can be used as a non-ionic surfactant. It can also be used as a biodegradable polymer and can be used in adhesives, coatings, textiles, ceramics and cosmetics .
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 13000-23000, 98% hydrolyzed)
  • HY-Y0850K

    PVA (Mw 31000-50000, 98-99% hydrolyzed); Poly(Ethenol) (Mw 31000-50000, 98-99% hydrolyzed)

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 31000-50000, 98-99% hydrolyzed), also known as PVA, is a vinyl water-soluble polymer that can be used as a non-ionic surfactant. It can also be used as a biodegradable polymer and can be used in adhesives, coatings, textiles, ceramics and cosmetics .
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 31000-50000, 98-99% hydrolyzed)
  • HY-W250166

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Poly(ethylene glycol) (12) tridecyl ether is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the family of ethoxylated fatty alcohols. It is commonly used as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and wetting agent in a variety of industrial and personal care products. Poly(ethylene glycol)(12) tridecyl ether has various properties that make it suitable for these applications, including its low toxicity, high solubility in water and organic solvents, and ability to stabilize emulsions. In addition, it can be used as a raw material for the production of other surfactants and specialty chemicals.
    Polyoxyethylene tridecyl ether
  • HY-W129988

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Sorbitan monododecanoate is a sorbitan ester surfactant. Sorbitan monododecanoate can be used as an excipient, such as nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers. Pharmaceutical excipients, or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, refer to other chemical substances used in the pharmaceutical process other than pharmaceutical ingredients. Pharmaceutical excipients generally refer to inactive ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, which can improve the stability, solubility and processability of pharmaceutical preparations. Pharmaceutical excipients also affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) processes of co-administered drugs .
    Sorbitan monododecanoate
  • HY-W127628

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Decyl β-D-glucopyranoside is a nonionic surfactant commonly used in biochemical and molecular biology research. It can be used for the extraction, purification and structural analysis of cell membranes, and is widely used in the fields of proteomics and genetic engineering. In addition, this compound is also used as an auxiliary reagent and dehydrating agent in some biochemical experiments.
    Decyl β-D-glucopyranoside
  • HY-141720

    HCV Others
    Triton X-45 (n=4), a nonionic surfactant with a low hydrophile-lypophile balance (HLB) value and dispersible in aqueous solution at room temperature, has a Krafft point above the room temperature. Triton X-45 has the potential for the research of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) .
    Triton X-45(n=4)
  • HY-Y0850I

    PVA (Mw 9000-10000, 80% hydrolyzed); Poly(Ethenol) (Mw 9000-10000, 80% hydrolyzed)

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 9000-10000, 80% hydrolyzed) also known as PVA, is a vinyl water-soluble polymer that can be used as a non-ionic surfactant. Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 9000-10000, 80% hydrolyzed) can also be used as a biodegradable polymer and can be used in adhesives, coatings, textiles, ceramics, and cosmetics .
    Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 9000-10000, 80% hydrolyzed)
  • HY-W127627

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Tween 85 is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the class of ethoxylated sorbitan esters. It is used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in various industries such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food. Because of its ability to blend oily and water-based ingredients, Tween 85 is often used in the formulation of creams, lotions and ointments. In addition, it is used as a dispersant for pigments in the production of paints and coatings.
    Tween 85
  • HY-W115716

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Sorbitan trioleate is an orally active nonionic surfactant with low toxicity (LD≥200 mg/kg). Sorbitan trioleate can be used as an excipient, such as surfactant, emulsifier, lubricant, wetting agent, dispersant, thickener, defoamer. Pharmaceutical excipients, or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, refer to other chemical substances used in the pharmaceutical process other than pharmaceutical ingredients. Pharmaceutical excipients generally refer to inactive ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, which can improve the stability, solubility and processability of pharmaceutical preparations. Pharmaceutical excipients also affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) processes of co-administered drugs .
    Sorbitan trioleate
  • HY-141720S

    Isotope-Labeled Compounds HCV Others
    N-Acetyl sulfadiazine-d4 is the deuterium labeled Triton X-45(n=4). Triton X-45 (n=4), a nonionic surfactant with a low hydrophile-lypophile balance (HLB) value and dispersible in aqueous solution at room temperature, has a Krafft point above the room temperature. Triton X-45 has the potential for the research of the hepatitis C virus (HCV)[1][2].
    N-Acetyl sulfadiazine-d4
  • HY-D1005
    Poloxamer 407 (F127)
    2 Publications Verification

    PEG-PPG-PEG, 12600 (Average Mn)

    LPL Receptor Inflammation/Immunology
    Poloxamer 407 (F127) is a nonionic surfactant that is 100% active and relatively non-toxic to cells at low concentrations, and frequently used with dye AM esters such as Indo-1 AM, Fura-2 AM, Calcein AM, Fluo-3 AM, Fluo-4 AM, Quest Fluo-8? AM and Quest Rhod-4? AM, etc. to improve their water solubility. Poloxamer 407 is also a lipoprotein lipase inhibitor .
    Poloxamer 407 (F127)
  • HY-123622

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    CYMAL-5, 98% (TLC) is a cycloalkyl aliphatic saccharide. CYMAL-5, 98% (TLC) is a glycosidic surfactant (GS) with a chiral maltose polar head group and a cyclohexyl-pentyl hydrophobic tail. CYMAL-5, 98% (TLC) is a non-ionic detergent that has a tenfold lower critical micelle concentration (CMC) in comparison with OG, and has previously been used for membrane protein extraction or crystallization of membrane proteins for X-ray crystallographic studies .
    CYMAL-5, 98% (TLC)
  • HY-W142692

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Dodecyl β-D-glucopyranoside is a non-ionic detergent and surfactant commonly used to solubilize and purify membrane proteins in biochemical research. Dodecyl β-D-glucopyranoside also interacts with bovine serum albumin (BSA) to quench its intrinsic fluorescence. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) of Dodecyl β-D-glucopyranoside (DG) and DG/BSA complex is 2.0 mM and 2.34 mM, respectively. Micelles can be formed in aqueous solutions above this concentration .
    Dodecyl β-D-glucopyranoside
  • HY-B1937

    Bio-Soft S 101 sodium

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (Bio-Soft S 101 sodium) is a nonionic surfactant commonly used in a variety of applications for cleaning and treating industrial equipment. It has good cleaning power and environmental compatibility, and can effectively remove oil, dirt and other forms of contamination. In addition, in textile, paper, leather and other industries, the compound can also be used for fixing and stabilizing dyes and colors. Although the compound has no direct application in the medical field, it plays an important role in industry and laboratory research.
    Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
  • HY-W129513

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Sorbitan monopalmitate is used for niosomes particle preparation. Sorbitan monopalmitate can be used as an excipient, such as nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers. Pharmaceutical excipients, or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, refer to other chemical substances used in the pharmaceutical process other than pharmaceutical ingredients. Pharmaceutical excipients generally refer to inactive ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, which can improve the stability, solubility and processability of pharmaceutical preparations. Pharmaceutical excipients also affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) processes of co-administered drugs .
    Sorbitan monopalmitate
  • HY-W131101

    Liposome Others
    Sorbitan tristearate is a non-ionic surfactant, with a synergistic effect on skin permeability. Sorbitan tristearate can be used as an excipient, such as emulsifier. Pharmaceutical excipients, or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, refer to other chemical substances used in the pharmaceutical process other than pharmaceutical ingredients. Pharmaceutical excipients generally refer to inactive ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, which can improve the stability, solubility and processability of pharmaceutical preparations. Pharmaceutical excipients also affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) processes of co-administered drugs .
    Sorbitan tristearate
  • HY-W250168

    Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, average Mn~709; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether, n~10

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyoxyethylene(10) oleyl ether, also known as POE(10) monooleate, is a nonionic surfactant consisting of a polyethylene glycol chain with 10 ethylene oxide units and an oleic acid residue. It has excellent emulsifying, wetting and dispersing properties, making it suitable for a variety of applications including personal care products and pharmaceutical formulations. POE(10) monooleate is commonly used as a solubilizer to improve the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. Furthermore, it is biodegradable and has low toxicity, making it an environmentally friendly ingredient suitable for various industrial applications.
    Polyoxyethylene(10) oleyl ether
  • HY-W250178

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Octaethylene glycol monodecyl ether, is a nonionic surfactant commonly used in various industrial and research applications. It belongs to the family of polyethylene glycol (PEG) ethers with a hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail and is suitable for use in lotions, detergents and solubilizers. Octaethylene glycol monodecyl ether is particularly useful in the study of membrane proteins, where it is used to solubilize and stabilize proteins for structural analysis techniques. In addition, Octaethylene glycol monodecyl ether has the ability to interact with and penetrate cell membranes, so it has potential applications in drug delivery and other medical fields.
    Octaethylene glycol monodecyl ether
  • HY-W250195

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Hexaethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether is a kind of nonionic surfactant with hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail. It belongs to the class of polyethylene glycol (PEG) ethers and is widely used in different industrial and research applications. Due to its unique properties, Hexaethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether is commonly used in lotions, detergents and solubilizers. It is particularly useful in the study of membrane proteins and can be used to stabilize and solubilize proteins for use in structural analysis techniques. Due to its moisturizing and emulsifying properties, Hexaethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether is also used in personal care and cosmetics.
    Hexaethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether
  • HY-W250176

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether, is a nonionic surfactant commonly used in various industrial and research applications. It belongs to the family of polyethylene glycol (PEG) ethers with a hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail and is suitable for use in lotions, detergents and solubilizers. Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether is particularly useful in protein chemistry, where it is used to solubilize and stabilize proteins, such as membrane proteins, for structural analysis techniques. In addition, Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether has potential applications in drug delivery and other medical fields due to its ability to interact with and penetrate cell membranes.
    Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether
  • HY-W250171

    Polyoxyethylene (10) cetyl ether

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Octaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether, is a nonionic surfactant commonly used in various industrial and research applications. Octaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether belongs to the family of polyethylene glycol (PEG) ethers with a hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail, suitable for use in lotions, detergents and solubilizers. Octaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether is particularly useful in the study of membrane proteins, where it is used to solubilize and stabilize proteins for structural analysis techniques. In addition, Octaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether has the ability to interact with and penetrate cell membranes, so it has potential applications in drug delivery and other medical fields.
    Octaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether
  • HY-W250179

    Polyoxyethylene (6) cetyl ether

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Hexaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether, is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the polyethylene glycol (PEG) ether family. It has a hydrophilic head and a lipophilic tail, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. Specifically, Hexaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether is commonly used in membrane protein research, for solubilization and stabilization of proteins, and for structural analysis techniques such as X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. Additionally, Hexaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether is used in a variety of other industrial and research applications, including drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and diagnostic analysis. Its unique properties make it ideal for facilitating interactions between molecules with different physicochemical properties.
    Hexaethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether
  • HY-N1446C

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Sorbitan monooleate is a renewable polyol with unique molecular structures for the development and design of bio-based waterborne polyurethane (WPU) with versatility and excellent mechanical properties. Sorbitan monooleate can be used as an excipient, such as nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers. Pharmaceutical excipients, or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, refer to other chemical substances used in the pharmaceutical process other than pharmaceutical ingredients. Pharmaceutical excipients generally refer to inactive ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, which can improve the stability, solubility and processability of pharmaceutical preparations. Pharmaceutical excipients also affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) processes of co-administered drugs .
    Sorbitan monooleate
  • HY-B1941

    Endogenous Metabolite Apoptosis DNA/RNA Synthesis Neurological Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Endocrinology
    4-tert-Octylphenol, a endocrine-disrupting chemical, is an estrogenic agent. 4-tert-Octylphenol is also a biodegradation product of non-ionic surfactants alkylphenol polyethoxylates. 4-tert-Octylphenol induces apoptosis in neuronal progenitor cells in offspring mouse brain. 4-tert-Octylphenol reduces bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU), mitotic marker Ki67, and phospho-histone H3 (p-Histone-H3), resulting in a reduction of neuronal progenitor proliferation. 4-tert-Octylphenol disrupts brain development and behavior in mice, which is promising for reserch of immune response, neuro-related diseases and ethology .
    4-tert-Octylphenol
  • HY-W250172

    Biochemical Assay Reagents Others
    Triton X-405 is a nonionic surfactant commonly used in a variety of industrial and research applications. Triton X-405 belongs to the family of polyethylene glycol (PEG) ethers with a hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail and is suitable for use in emulsions, detergents and solubilizers. Triton X-405 is particularly useful in the study of membrane proteins, where it is used to solubilize and stabilize proteins for structural analysis techniques. It is also used in a variety of other applications, including drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and diagnostic analysis. Additionally, Triton X-405 is used in the production of microemulsions, salves and lotions due to its emulsifying and solubilizing properties. However, it can be toxic if ingested or inhaled, so proper handling and safety precautions are required.
    Triton X-405
  • HY-B1941R

    Endogenous Metabolite Apoptosis DNA/RNA Synthesis Neurological Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Endocrinology
    4-tert-Octylphenol (Standard) is the analytical standard of 4-tert-Octylphenol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 4-tert-Octylphenol, a endocrine-disrupting chemical, is an estrogenic agent. 4-tert-Octylphenol is also a biodegradation product of non-ionic surfactants alkylphenol polyethoxylates. 4-tert-Octylphenol induces apoptosis in neuronal progenitor cells in offspring mouse brain. 4-tert-Octylphenol reduces bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU), mitotic marker Ki67, and phospho-histone H3 (p-Histone-H3), resulting in a reduction of neuronal progenitor proliferation. 4-tert-Octylphenol disrupts brain development and behavior in mice, which is promising for reserch of immune response, neuro-related diseases and ethology .
    4-tert-Octylphenol (Standard)

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