Synonym(s)
: Nonoxynol, 2-(4-Nonylphenoxy) ethanol, 2-(p-Nonylphenoxy) ethanol
Mol. Formula
: C17H28O2
EC / List no.
: 500-315-8
CAS no.
: 127087-87-0
Molecular weight
: 264,4
They are mixtures of nonionic surfactants with varying number of repeating ethoxy (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) groups. Detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, defoaming agents, etc. are used as It is the compound with 10 repeating ethoxy groups.
» Widely used in automobile products, hobby/craft supplies, home care, personal care and pesticides.