Cremophor EL-40

Cremophor EL-40, a polyoxyethylene castor oil derivative, is a nonionic surfactant. Cremophor EL-40 is widely employed to improve dissolution and delivery of agents[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[61791-12-6]

Product Name Alternative

Polyoxyethylene (40) Castor Oil; PEG-40 Castor Oil

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Cremophor_EL.html

Solubility

Ethanol : ≥ 100 mg/mL|H2O : 133.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

[CremophorEL-40]

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Kiss L, et al. Kinetic analysis of the toxicity of pharmaceutical excipients Cremophor EL and RH40 on endothelial and epithelial cells. J Pharm Sci. 2013 Apr;102 (4) :1173-81.