Tetraglycol
SIGMA/T3396 - BioXtra
Synonym: Glycofurol; Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether
CAS Number: 31692-85-0
MDL Number: MFCD00801146
Product Type: Chemical
| color | colorless to light yellow |
| density | 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| description | non-ionic |
| form | liquid (clear) |
| impurities | <0.5% water (Coulometric) |
| <5 ppm heavy metal | |
| InChI | 1S/C7H14O3/c8-3-5-9-6-7-2 |
| InChI key | CTPDSKVQLSDPLC-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | ≤ -100 °C |
| product line | BioXtra |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O1C(CCC1)COCCO |
| solubility | water: soluble 3420 g/L |
| Application: | Tetraglycol has been used: • to dilute DiI (1,1′-dioctadecyl-3,3,3′3 • to dilute DiI (1,1′-dioctadecyl-3,3,3′3 • to dilute poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) to prepare PLGA/F127 solution |
| Application: | Used as solvent to dissolve water-insoluble compounds. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Liquid glycofurol can readily transform into gel systems with excellent elasticity due to which, it can be used as a medium to dissolve water-insoluble drugs. |
| Disclaimer: | Do not confuse with tetraethylene glycol, which is also sometimes called tetraglycol. |
| Features and Benefits: | Efficient solubilizer for glibenclamide (GBD) |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Monosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | ≤ -100 °C |
| Density | 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

