Nonylphenol
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Description
A technical grade mixture of isomeric mono-alkyl phenols. Nonylphenol is a pale yellow, oily liquid. It is used as a nonionic surfactant, even though it is nonbiodegradable. Nonylphenol is also used as a fungicide and as an antioxidant in plastics and rubber.
Synonyms and Related Terms
4-nonylphenol; nonyl phenol
Other Properties
Soluble is benzene, chlorinated solvents, aniline, heptane, aliphatic alcohols, ethylene glycol. Insoluble in water, dilute sodium hydroxide.
| Composition | C9H19C6H4OH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 104-40-5 |
| Melting Point | -10 |
| Density | 0.950 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 220.35 |
| Boiling Point | 293-297 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Flash point = 141 C ( 285.80 F)
Inhalation, ingestion, and contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6775