Polysorbate 20
MF: C26H50O10
MW: 522.6692
CAS: 9005-64-5
Tween 20 is an amber viscous liquid with a slight special odor, slightly bitter. The relative density is 1.08~1.13, and the boiling point is 321℃. Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol and ethyl acetate, insoluble in mineral oil and petroleum ether.
Tween 20 is a nonionic surfactant. Tween 20 can be used as solubilizer, diffusing agent, stabilizer, antistatic agent, lubricant, emulsifier, etc.
Tween 20 is used as a solubilizer, penetrant and dispersant for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in medicine and daily chemicals.