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Polysorbates

CHEBI:CHEBI_53422

Definition

Any poly(ethylene glycol) derivative composed of PEG-ylated sorbitan [2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol] normally containing a total of 20 oxyethylene groups, with one or more of the terminal hydroxy groups esterified with a fatty acyl group. They are used as emulsifiers and dispersing agents in some pharmaceuticals products and as defoamers and emulsifiers in some foods.

Alternative Names

  • polysorbates
  • tweens

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
8561
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Polysorbate

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