Triton X-100, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9002-93-1
• Molecular Formula: C16H26O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 250.38
• MDL Number: MFCD00132505
• InChI Key: JYCQQPHGFMYQCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 5590
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(OCCO)C=C1

• Boiling Point: >250°C
• Melting Point: ∽5°C
• Density: 1.070
• Quantity: 500 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]ethanol
• Formula Weight: ca. 625
• Chemical Name or Material: Triton X-100

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only