Tween 20

Polysorbat-20, tween_20

CAS Number9005-64-5
Molecular FormulaC26H50O10
Molecular Weight522.676
InChI KeyHMFKFHLTUCJZJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP2.5
Synonyms
  • Polysorbate 20
  • POLYOXYETHYLENE SORBITAN MONOLAURATE
  • Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate
  • Polysorbate (INN)
  • 2-[2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl dodecanoate
  • 2-{2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy}ethyl dodecanoate
  • Alkest TW 20
  • Polysorbate 20 (NF)

Applications:

Uv-Vis Spectrum of Tween 20

March 30, 2026

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For optimal results in HPLC analysis, it is recommended to measure absorbance at a wavelength that matches the absorption maximum of the compound(s) being analyzed. The UV spectrum shown can assist in selecting an appropriate wavelength for your analysis. Please note that certain mobile phases and buffers may block wavelengths below 230 nm, rendering absorbance measurement at these wavelengths ineffective. If detection below 230 nm is required, it is recommended to use acetonitrile and water as low UV-transparent mobile phases, with phosphoric acid and its salts, sulfuric acid, and TFA as buffers.
For some compounds, the UV-Vis Spectrum is affected by the pH of the mobile phase. This analysis was done with the mobile phase made of 20% acetonitrile and 80% water.

Application Analytes:
Polysorbate 20
Tween 20
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HPLC Analysis of Polysorbate in Mixture with Amino Acids and Sugar

July 16, 2009

Polysorbates are a class of emulsifiers used in some pharmaceuticals and food preparation. They are often used in cosmetics to solubilize essential oils into water-based products. Polysorbates are oily liquids derived from PEG-ylated sorbitan (a derivative of sorbitol) esterified with fatty acids. Surfactants that are esters of plain (non-PEG-ylated) sorbitan with fatty acids are usually referred to by the name Span. It is often required to quantitate Polysorbate (Polysorbate/Tween 20, Polysorbate/Tween 40, Polysorbate 60/Tween 60 and Polysorbate 80) by HPLC in various formulations. Polysorbates exist in form of oligomers.

Condition
Column Primesep D, 3.2×50 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase IPA
Buffer Formic Acid
Flow Rate 0.5 ml/min
Detection ELSD

 

Description
Class of Compounds
 Drug, Acid, Hydrophilic, Ionizable, Vitamin, Supplements, Amino acid
Analyzing Compounds Glycine, Histidine, Sucrose, Polysorbate 20

Application Column

Primesep D

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Application Analytes:
Amino Acids
Glycine
Histidine
Polysorbate
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 80
Sucrose
Tween 20
Tween 80
Application Detection:
ELSD Detection
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