Description

n-Hexylpentaoxyethylene is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alkyl polyglycol ether family, characterized by a hexyl hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic pentaoxyethylene chain. This structure provides excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties, making it a valuable intermediate and performance additive in industrial formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, coatings, textile, and personal care industries seeking to enhance the stability and efficacy of their products.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and dispersant in pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to improve spray coverage and active ingredient delivery.
• Coatings and Inks: Used as a leveling and flow control agent to improve film formation and surface finish in water-based and solvent-based systems.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a scouring, wetting, and dye-leveling agent to ensure uniform treatment and color application on fibers.
• Industrial Cleaners: Functions as a key surfactant in degreasers and detergent formulations for its effective emulsification of oils and fats.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a mild emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and other personal care products.
• Polymerization: Can be used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in emulsion polymerization processes for synthetic rubbers and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Hexylpentaoxyethylene
CAS No.	86674-95-5
Molecular Formula	C16H34O6
Molecular Weight	322.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexylpentaglycol; 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-Hexyloxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol; PEG-5 Hexyl Ether; n-Hexyl Pentaethylene Glycol; Hexyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (5 EO); Ethanol, 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hexyloxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]-; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-hexyl-ω-hydroxy- (5 EO)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Hexylpentaoxyethylene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, hydroxyl value, and water content are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
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.