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Triton X-100, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Detergent, equivalent to Nonidet P-40.Triton™ X-100 is used as a non-ionic detergent, emulsifier and dispersing agent. It is useful for isolation of membrane proteins. It is also used in electrophoresis. It is an active ingredient in influenza vaccine (Fluzone). It finds applications in the dispersion of carbon materials for soft composite materials and restricting colony expansion in Aspergillus nidulans in microbiology. Further, it is an active ingredient in homemade vinyl record cleaning fluids together with distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Detergent, equivalent to Nonidet P-40.Triton|r X-100 is used as a non-ionic detergent, emulsifier and dispersing agent. It is useful for isolation of membrane proteins. It is also used in electrophoresis. It is an active ingredient in influenza vaccine (Fluzone). It finds applications in the dispersion of carbon materials for soft composite materials and restricting colony expansion in Aspergillus nidulans in microbiology. Further, it is an active ingredient in homemade vinyl record cleaning fluids together with distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Boiling Point
>250°C
Melting Point
∽5°C
Density
1.070
Quantity
100 mL
Flash Point
180°C (356°F)
Refractive Index
1.49
Solubility Information
Miscible with water.
IUPAC Name
2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethan-1-ol
Formula Weight
ca. 625
Chemical Name or Material
Triton X-100
Hazard Category
H302-H318
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P501c
RTECSNumber
MD0907600
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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