Description

Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(1-Oxodecyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy- is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the polyethylene glycol (PEG) ester family, specifically a PEGylated fatty acid derivative. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, solubilizing, and surface-modifying properties, making it a versatile intermediate and functional additive. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial chemical sectors seeking reliable performance and formulation stability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient in topical drug delivery systems to enhance solubility and skin penetration of active ingredients.
• Industrial Surfactant: Serves as a wetting agent, dispersant, and emulsifier in agrochemicals, textile processing, and coatings.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Functions as a plasticizer, lubricant, or processing aid in various polymer systems.
• Cleaning & Detergent Formulations: Incorporated into industrial and institutional cleaners for its degreasing and surface-active properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a reactive intermediate or building block for further chemical modifications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(1-Oxodecyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	61596-57-4
Molecular Formula	CnH2n+2Om (Polymeric)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Depends on PEG chain length 'n')
Synonyms	PEG-10 Caprate; Polyethylene Glycol (10) Monocaprate; Decanoic Acid, Monoester with Polyethylene Glycol; Polyoxyethylene (10) Monocaprate; α-(1-Oxodecyl)-ω-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); POE (10) Monocapric Acid Ester; Capric Acid PEG Ester; Polyoxyl 10 Caprate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(1-Oxodecyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications, including identity, assay, and critical impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by PEG ester content)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.