Used in cell culture to protect microorganisms, animal and plant cells against mechanical damage. Strongly hydrophilic detergent. More than 10 % soluble in water, forms foams moderately.
MP ca. 55 °C; CMC (25 °C) 0.04 mM, HLB ca. 29
Polyol detergent, block-copolymer. Poly(propylene glycol) (M_r ca. 1 750): polyethylene glycol ca. 1:4.

Synperonic = registered trademark of ICI, Pluronic = trademark of BASF AG


References:

1. Bentley, P.K. et al. (1989) Biotechnol. Lett. 11, 111-4
2. King, A.T. et al. (1990) Biotechnol. Lett. 12, 29-32
3. Murhammer, D.W. & Goochee, C.F. (1990) Biotechnol. Prog. 6, 142-8

WGK: 1L • HS: 34024200
Storage Temperature: +15 °C to +30 °C