Description: Tween 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier that reduces bacterial adherence and inhibits biofilm formation. Tween 80 is widely used as a co-solvent in pharmacology experiments because of its ability to enhance the solubility of compounds in the aqueous phase.
CAS Number: 9005-65-6
References: Nielsen CK, et al. Effects of Tween 80 on Growth and Biofilm Formation in Laboratory Media. Front Microbiol. 2016 Nov 22;7:1878.