NONOXYNOL-4

Base Information

• Chemical Name: NONOXYNOL-4
• CAS No.: 27176-97-2
• Molecular Formula: C23H40O5
• Molecular Weight: 396.29
• Mol file: 27176-97-2.mol

Synonyms:Mono(nonylphenoxy)tetraethyleneglycol;Nonylphenoxytri(ethyleneoxy)ethanol;Nonylphenyl tetraethylene glycolether;Tetraethylene glycol mono(nonylphenyl) ether;Tetraethylene glycolmonononylphenol ether;Tetraethylene glycol nonylphenyl ether;α-Nonylphenyl-ω-hydroxytetrakis(oxyethylene);2-(2-{2-[2-(2-Nonylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)ethanol;Nonoxynol-4;

Chemical Property of NONOXYNOL-4

Chemical Property:

• Vapor Pressure: 3.89E-11mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.491
• Boiling Point: 507.855 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 260.941 °C
• PSA: 57.15000
• Density: 1.006 g/cm³
• LogP: 4.40060

Purity/Quality:

99%, ^*data from raw suppliers

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MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Useful:

• Use Description: Nonoxynol-4 is a chemical compound with various applications in different fields. In the field of pharmaceuticals and healthcare, it is used as a spermicide, playing a crucial role in contraceptive products. Nonoxynol-4 is employed to immobilize or kill sperm, thereby reducing the risk of unintended pregnancies when used as a vaginal contraceptive. Additionally, it finds applications in the cosmetic and personal care industry as an emulsifier and surfactant in various skincare and cosmetic products, contributing to their formulation and stability. Its multifaceted utility underscores its significance in promoting contraception and skincare, where it plays a pivotal role in reproductive health and cosmetic formulations.