Compound Q&A
What industries use 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol (CAS: 16057-43-5)?
Answer
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2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol (CAS: 16057-43-5) is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the formulation of drug delivery systems and as a solvent. It is also utilized in the polymer industry as a surfactant and stabilizer. Additionally, it finds applications in the sensor industry due to its unique physicochemical properties and in the semiconductor industry as a cleaning agent.
About
CAS No
16057-43-5
English Name
2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol
Molecular Formula
C22H46O3
Molecular Weight
358.61 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOCCOCCO
InChIKey
ILCOCZBHMDEIAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-07 14:58