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Discover the world of detergents - amphiphiles lowering interfacial energy, emulsifying particles, and more! Explore terms like hydrophobic and polar, types such as non-ionic and cationic, and the differences between denaturing and non-denaturing varieties. Unveil the secrets of SDS and Triton X-100 in this informative guide.
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DETERGENTSAmphiphiles, containing a lipophilic portion and a hydrophilic portionLower the interfacial energy between unlike phasesEmulsify or solubilize aggregated particles I like fat! I like water!
More about detergent termsLipophilic portion is also referred to as “hydrophobic” tailHydrophilic portion is also referred to as “polar” headTypes: nonionic, anionic, cationic and zwitterionic
Detergents: Ionic vs non-ionicDenaturing vs non-denaturingSwords (denaturing): “pointy” hydrophobic ends, ionic polar endsGloves (non-denaturing): bulky, non-penetrating hydrophobic ends, non-ionic or zwitterionic polar ends. SDS Triton X-100