Glycofurol
Based on 1 Customer Validation
Glycofurol (Tetraglycol) is a hydrophilic, water-miscible cosolvent and absorption enhancer with skin tolerance. Glycofurol can be used as a carrier-based gel for the topical delivery of drugs, including water-insoluble drugs. Glycofurol can form gels with bioadhesiveness, spreadability and suitable viscosity for topical administration.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- CAS No.: 31692-85-0
- Formula: (C2H4O)nC5H10O2
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Storage:Pure form -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
Glycofurol is an excellent carrier suitable for the percutaneous/transdermal local delivery of drugs, and the gel formulation optimized based on Glycofurol supports safe local drug delivery[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 31692-85-0
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Appearance Liquid (Density: 1.09 g/cm3)
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Formula (C2H4O)nC5H10O2
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Color Colorless to light yellow
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SMILES
OCCOCC1OCCC1.[n]
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Synonyms
Tetraglycol; Poly(ethylene glycol) tetrahydrofurfuryl ether
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Pure form -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (266 KB)
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SDS (396 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)