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2-(2-[4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy)ethanol

CAS 9036-19-5 · MF C18H30O3 · MW 294.4 g/mol

This compound is a nonionic surfactant widely used as a detergent, emulsifier, and solubilizer. It is derived from alkylphenol and ethylene oxide, providing

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CAS Number
9036-19-5
Molecular Formula
C18H30O3
Molecular Weight
294.4 g/mol
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Functional Roles
GHS / SDS Safety Danger
Environmental Hazard Irritant Health Hazard Corrosive
  • H410 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H361 (100%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
  • H400 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
  • H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number9036-19-5
IUPAC Name2-[2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
InChI KeyLBCZOTMMGHGTPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 24775
Synonyms & Trade Names
OCTYLPHENOXY POLY(ETHYLENEOXY)ETHANOL, BRANCHED) 2(2[4(1,1,3,3TETRAMETHYLBUTYL)PHENOXY]ETHOXY) ETHANOL OCTYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATE Triton X-45 2-[2-(4-Tert-Octylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethanol 2-[2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethanol 2-(2-(4-(2,4,4-Trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy)ethoxy)ethanol 2-{2-[4-(2,4,4-TRIMETHYLPENTAN-2-YL)PHENOXY]ETHOXY}ETHANOL 2315-61-9 4-tert-Octylphenol Diethoxylate Octoxynol-2 2-{2-[4-(1,1,3,3-TETRAMETHYLBUTYL)PHENOXY]ETHOXY}ETHANOL 2-(2-[4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy)ethanol Ethanol, 2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]- 2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethanol 4-iso-Octylphenol-di-ethoxylate Ethanol, 2-(2-(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy)ethoxy)- 2-(2-(4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy)ethoxy)ethanol TON
Full Description

This compound is a nonionic surfactant widely used as a detergent, emulsifier, and solubilizer. It is derived from alkylphenol and ethylene oxide, providing