Polysorbate 60

Description

Tween(R) 60 · CAS 9005-67-8 · C22H42O8. UNII CAL22UVI4M.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	9005-67-8
PubChem CID	22833389
Molecular formula	C22H42O8
IUPAC name	[(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] dodecanoate
UNII (FDA)	CAL22UVI4M
FEMA number	2916

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	434.6
XLogP3	2.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	8
Rotatable Bond Count	20
Exact Mass	434.28796829
Monoisotopic Mass	434.28796829
Topological Polar Surface Area	115
Heavy Atom Count	30
Formal Charge	0

Physical description & handling notes

• Dark yellow opaque viscous liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
• Liquid

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: BOILER WATER ADDITIVE, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVAN FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS EMULSIFIER: Food Additives BOILER WATER ADDITIVE, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SU POLYOXYETHYLENE (20) SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE JECFA ADI: 0-25 mg/kg bw

Documented Uses

• Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry]
• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Surfactants
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern
• Food Additives -> EMULSIFIER -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.: ACTIVE

Synonyms

(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate; DTXSID9029300; Polysorbata 60; (2R)-2-((2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate; RefChem:1096504; PEG-20 sorbitan palmitostearate; INS-435; E-435; Polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monopalmitostearate; Polyoxyethylene(20)sorbitan monopalmitostearate; 618-984-0; CAL22UVI4M; CHEBI:53425; FEMA No. 2916; PEG sorbitan stearate; Sorbimacrogol stearate 300

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Tween(R) 60?

CAS 9005-67-8; molecular formula C22H42O8; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Tween(R) 60 known by?

(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, DTXSID9029300, Polysorbata 60, (2R)-2-((2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, RefChem:1096504, PEG-20 sorbitan palmitostearate.

What is the regulatory status of Tween(R) 60?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: BOILER WATER ADDITIVE, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVAN; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; EMULSIFIER: Food Additives.

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