Lubrol is a compound composed of ethylene oxide condensates of fatty alcohols.
Lubrol is used as a solubilizing agent for membrane bound proteins and membrane-bound adenylcyclase.
Key Applications: Solubilizing agent
Application Areas: Molecular Biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Detergents
Melting Point: 38 - 48°C
Presentation: White Waxy Solid
Format: Waxy Solid
Formulation: Lubrol WX. This material is an ethylene oxide condensate of fatty alcohols; cetyl-stearyl ether.
pH: (5% aqueous solution): 7.0 - 8.5 (lit.)
Detection Method: FTIR
Solubility: Soluble in in water (5% solution-Clear to Hazy, Colorless Solution)
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature