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Cetomacrogol

MESHD002592

Non-ionic surfactant of the polyethylene glycol family. It is used as a solubilizer and emulsifying agent in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, often as an ointment base, and also as a research tool.

Synonyms

  • n-Hexadecane Polyoxyethylene Glycol Monether
  • n Hexadecane Polyoxyethylene Glycol Monether
  • Polyethylene Glycol Cetyl Ether
  • Polyethylene Glycol Monohexadecyl Ether
  • alpha-Hexadecyl-omega-Hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl)
  • Brij 52
  • Brij 56
  • Brij-58
  • Brij58
  • Brij 58
  • Cetomacrogol 1000

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z