Polyethylene glycol mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether CAS 26468-86-0

Chemical Name: Polyethylene glycol mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
CAS No.: 26468-86-0
Molecular Fomula: (C2H4O)nC8H18O
Molecular weight: 482.6484
Appearance: colorless to yellowish liquid

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1. Product Overview & Specification Comparison

Basic Specifications

Parameter Detail
Chemical Name Polyethylene glycol mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
CAS Number 26468-86-0
Molecular Formula C8H18O(C2H4O)n
Molecular Weight Variable (depending on PEG chain length)
Appearance Clear viscous liquid
Solubility Water-soluble, compatible with organic solvents
HLB Value 12.5-14.5 (varies by grade)
Applications Surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent

Comparative Analysis

Feature PEG-2-Ethylhexyl Ether PEG-40 Castor Oil Triton™ X-100
Biodegradability High Moderate Low
Skin Irritation Low Moderate High
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) 0.01-0.1 mM 0.1-1 mM 0.2-0.3 mM

2. Detailed Applications

Core Functions

  • Nonionic Surfactant: Reduces surface tension in aqueous solutions (20-30 mN/m reduction)
  • Emulsification: Stabilizes oil-water interfaces at 0.5-2% concentration
  • Wetting Agent: Lowers contact angle to 15°-25° on hydrophobic surfaces
  • Dispersant: Maintains particle suspension for 24-48 hours
  • Solubilizer: Increases API solubility by 3-5x in pharmaceutical formulations

Industry-specific Uses

  • Pharmaceuticals: Vaccine adjuvant (0.1-0.5% in formulations)
  • Cosmetics: Stabilizer in O/W emulsions (1-3% concentration)
  • Agrochemicals: Enhances herbicide penetration by 40-60%
  • Industrial Cleaning: Reduces wash cycles by 25% in metal degreasing

3. Usage Scenarios

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Used in mRNA vaccine production at 0.3% concentration to stabilize lipid nanoparticles, achieving 85% encapsulation efficiency.

Cosmetic Formulation

Enables stable vitamin C serums (15% L-ascorbic acid) with 12-month shelf life at 0.8% dosage.

Agrochemical Development

Improves glyphosate absorption by 55% in Roundup®-type formulations at 1.2% addition rate.

4. Real Client Case Studies

Case 1: PharmaHealth Inc. (Vaccine Production)

  • Challenge: Low antigen stability (40% degradation in 6 months)
  • Solution: 0.4% PEG-2-Ethylhexyl Ether in lyophilized formulation
  • Result: 92% stability over 18 months at 2-8°C

Case 2: AgroSolutions Ltd. (Herbicide Enhancement)

  • Challenge: 30% field efficacy loss due to rainfastness issues
  • Solution: 1.5% additive in post-emergence herbicide
  • Result: 78% rainfastness within 2 hours (vs. 45% benchmark)

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