NONOXYNOL 9

Description

NONOXYNOL 9 · CAS 14409-72-4 · C33H60O10. UNII 48Q180SH9T. Boiling Point: 250 °C; Melting Point: 6 °C; Flash Point: 197 °C (closed cup).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	14409-72-4
PubChem CID	72385
Molecular formula	C33H60O10
IUPAC name	2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(4-nonylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
UNII (FDA)	48Q180SH9T

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	616.8
XLogP3	4.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	10
Rotatable Bond Count	35
Exact Mass	616.41864811
Monoisotopic Mass	616.41864811
Topological Polar Surface Area	103
Heavy Atom Count	43
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	250 °C
Melting Point	6 °C
Flash Point	197 °C (closed cup)
Flash Point	197 °C c.c.
Density	For Igepol CO-630: 1.06 at 25 °C/4 °C
Viscosity	175-250 cP at 25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• YELLOW LIQUID.
• Almost colorless liquid
• Soluble in water, ethanol, ehtylene glycol, ethylene dichloride, xylene, corn oil. Insolulble in Stoddard solvent, deodorized kerosene, low viscosity white mineral oil.
• Solubility in water: moderate
• Relative vapor density (air = 1): >1

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Nonoxynol-9) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Surfactant; Emulsifying

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (80.3%), H315 (75.4%), H318 (80.3%), H319 (19.7%), H411 (48.8%), H412 (31.5%)

Documented Uses

• Nonoxynol 9 is approved as a vaginal contraceptive that works by damaging the cell membrane of sperm. It has been shown in laboratory studies to damage the cell walls of certain organisms that cause STDs and to be active against some STD-causing bacteria and viruses. ...
• Inert ingredient in specific pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics -> Surfactant; Emulsifying
• Information on 47 consumer products that contain Nonoxynol-9 in the following categories is provided:
• Production volumes for non-confidential chemicals reported under the Inventory Update Rule.[Table#8075]
• 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-Octaoxahexacosan-1-ol, 26-(nonylphenoxy)-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

Nonoxynol-9; ToDay; 26571-11-9; Delfen; Nonaethylene glycol nonylphenyl ether; Tergitol NP9; Nonylphenol octa(oxyethylene) ethanol; NONOXINOL 9; Nonoxinolum 9; Norfox np-9; Nonoxynol-9.5; NSC-758941; CHEBI:53775; 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-Octaoxahexacosan-1-ol, 26-(nonylphenoxy)-; 1-(4-nonylphenyl)-1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25-nonaoxaheptacosan-27-ol; Vcf Contraceptive

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of NONOXYNOL 9?

CAS 14409-72-4; molecular formula C33H60O10; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is NONOXYNOL 9 known by?

Nonoxynol-9, ToDay, 26571-11-9, Delfen, Nonaethylene glycol nonylphenyl ether, Tergitol NP9.

What is the regulatory status of NONOXYNOL 9?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Nonoxynol-9) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review); CIR / INCI: Surfactant; Emulsifying.

Is NONOXYNOL 9 classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H315, H318, H319, H411.

What are the key physical properties of NONOXYNOL 9?

Boiling Point: 250 °C; Melting Point: 6 °C; Flash Point: 197 °C (closed cup); Flash Point: 197 °C c.c..

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