Description

2-{2-[4-(3’,6’-Dimethyl-3’-Heptyl)Phenoxy]Ethoxy}Ethanol is a specialized non-ionic surfactant and chemical intermediate characterized by its unique branched alkylphenol ethoxylate structure. This compound matters for its ability to provide excellent surface activity, emulsification, and compatibility in demanding formulations where linear analogs may fall short. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical, coatings, and specialty polymer industries seeking high-performance additives for dispersion, wetting, and stabilization.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key wetting agent, dispersant, and emulsifier in pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to enhance efficacy and stability.
• Coatings and Inks: Serves as a pigment grinding aid and dispersant to improve color development, gloss, and stability in solvent-based systems.
• Polymerization: Functions as a surfactant or stabilizer in emulsion and suspension polymerization processes for synthetic rubbers and plastics.
• Industrial Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers and metalworking fluids for its superior detergency and emulsification of oils.
• Lubricant Additives: Employed as a component in additive packages to improve the dispersancy and performance of industrial lubricants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a versatile building block or intermediate for further ethoxylation or derivatization to create custom surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-{2-[4-(3’,6’-Dimethyl-3’-Heptyl)Phenoxy]Ethoxy}Ethanol
CAS No.	1119449-38-5
Molecular Formula	C19H32O3
Molecular Weight	308.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-[4-(3,6-Dimethylheptan-3-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethanol; 4-(3,6-Dimethyl-3-heptyl)phenol ethoxylate (2 EO); Branched Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (2 EO); 3,6-Dimethyl-3-heptylphenoxyethoxyethanol; PEG-2 4-(3,6-Dimethyl-3-heptyl)phenyl ether; (3,6-Dimethyl-3-heptyl)phenol, ethoxylated (2 moles EO); Surfactant 1119449-38-5
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Quality Control

Our 2-{2-[4-(3’,6’-Dimethyl-3’-Heptyl)Phenoxy]Ethoxy}Ethanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with agreed specifications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.