Octylphenoxypolyoxyethylene

Description

Octylphenoxypolyoxyethylene · CAS 51437-89-9 · C16H26O2.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical description & handling notes

• Clear colorless or pale yellow liquid (n < 15); Hygroscopic (n >= 5); (n = avg # moles of ethylene oxide); [CHEMINFO] Clear pale yellow viscous liquid; [MSDSonline]
• When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.

Documented Uses

• Used as non-ionic detergent; [ChemIDplus] A nonionic surfactant polymer similar to octoxynol that has been used as a spermicide; [REPROTOX] Polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether is a mixture of polymers with varying chain lengths. The polymeric content is generally greater than 98%. [CHEMINFO]
• Information on 74 consumer products that contain Octylphenoxypoly(ethoxyethanol) in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

4-Octylphenol Monoethoxylate; Nonidet P40; Octoxynol1; Emulsifier OP; Synperonic OP; Alkasurf OP; Charger E; Ethylan CP; Octoxynol16; Octoxynol20; Octoxynol30; Ethylan CPX; Alkasurf OP 5; Alkasurf OP 8; Cemulsol P 9; Neutronyx 622

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Octylphenoxypolyoxyethylene?

CAS 51437-89-9; molecular formula C16H26O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Octylphenoxypolyoxyethylene known by?

4-Octylphenol Monoethoxylate, Nonidet P40, Octoxynol1, Emulsifier OP, Synperonic OP, Alkasurf OP.

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