Description

2-(Nonylphenoxy)Ethanol is a non-ionic surfactant and chemical intermediate of significant industrial importance. Its unique structure, featuring a hydrophobic nonylphenol group and a hydrophilic ethoxylate chain, provides excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties. This compound is primarily utilized in the formulation of industrial cleaners, agrochemicals, textile auxiliaries, and as a precursor in the synthesis of other specialty chemicals.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a key surfactant and wetting agent in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and floor care formulations.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as an emulsifier and dispersant in pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to enhance stability and application efficiency.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a leveling agent, dye dispersant, and scouring aid in textile manufacturing and finishing.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A vital building block for producing phosphate esters, sulfate esters, and other ethoxylated derivatives.
• Metalworking Fluids: Incorporated as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in coolants and drawing compounds.
• Paints & Coatings: Functions as a dispersant and grinding aid for pigments to improve color development and stability.
• Leather Processing: Employed as a wetting and fatliquoring agent in leather tanning and finishing.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Used in de-inking processes and as a dispersant for pitch control.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Nonylphenoxy)Ethanol
CAS No.	27986-36-3
Molecular Formula	C17H28O2
Molecular Weight	264.40 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Nonylphenoxy)ethanol; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, nonyl-; Nonylphenol monoethoxylate; Nonylphenol EO (1); Nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol (1 EO); 2-(4-Nonylphenoxy)ethanol; 4-Nonylphenol, ethoxylated (1 mol EO); PEG-1 nonyl phenyl ether; Nonoxynol-1; NP1EO
EINECS	248-762-5

Quality Control

Our 2-(Nonylphenoxy)Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed against stringent in-house specifications, which typically include assay, hydroxyl value, color, and water content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
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.