Polysorbates
Polysorbates are a series of partial fatty acid esters of sorbitol and its anhydrides copolymerized with approximately 20, 5, or 4 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole of sorbitol and its anhydrides
Polysorbates
| Polysorbates | |
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| Primary function | Solubiliser/ co-emulsifier |
| Typical use level | 1 - 40% |
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| Benefits / Claims | Good solvent and emulsifying capabilities for poorly water soluble drugs. They have been found to be useful in improving the oral bioavailability of drug molecules that are substrate for P-glycoprotein. |
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