CAS No. 9005-65-6

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Tween 80 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Tween 80 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 9005-65-6
Molecular Formula
SMILES CCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOCC(C1C(C(CO1)OCCO)OCCO)OCCO

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Tween 80 (Polysorbate 80) is a non-ionic surfactant and detergent that facilitates selective protein extraction and cell membrane solubilization. It disrupts lipid bilayer interactions without disrupting non-covalent protein complexes, allowing the isolation of intact nuclei and organelle fractions from mammalian cells. Additionally, Tween 80 serves as a substrate for evaluating bacterial esterase activity and acts as a stabilizing excipient that prevents protein aggregation.

Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.