Polyoxyl Stearyl Ether

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Polyethylene glycol monostearyl ether CH₃(CH₂)₁₇(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH, n = 2–20 [9005-00-9]

DEFINITION

Polyoxyl Stearyl Ether is a mixture of the monostearyl ethers of mixed polyethylene glycols, the average polymer length being equivalent to NLT 2 and NMT 20 oxyethylene units (nominal value). It may contain various amounts of free stearyl alcohol and some free polyethylene glycol.

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP Polyoxyl 10 Stearyl Ether RS
USP Polyoxyl 2 Stearyl Ether RS
USP Polyoxyl 20 Stearyl Ether RS

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