Octoxynol 9 CAS 68412-54-4

What is Octoxynol 9 CAS 68412-54-4?

Octoxynol 9 CAS 68412-54-4, also known by synonyms such as IGEPAL CO-520, polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether, or nonylphenol ethoxylate, belongs to the class of alkylphenol ethoxylate nonionic surfactants. It is structurally characterized by a hydrophilic polyethylene oxide chain coupled with a hydrophobic branched nonylphenyl group. Supplied as a clear, viscous liquid or heavy oil, this versatile surfactant is heavily relied upon across industrial manufacturing, material science, and laboratory research to drive efficient emulsification, solubilization, and micro-dispersion.

Specifications

Features

• Non-Ionic Surfactant Behavior: Operates without a net ionic charge in solution, ensuring maximum compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic systems over an exceptionally wide pH spectrum.
• Powerful Emulsification & Solubilization: Lowers interfacial tension with high efficiency, enabling the rapid formation and long-term stabilization of complex oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions.
• Nanostructure & Colloid Stabilizer: Functions as an excellent steric stabilizer in nonpolar solvents, forming specialized reverse micelle templates that prevent particle aggregation during delicate synthetic processes.
• Broad Matrix Tolerance: Exhibits superb chemical stability in the presence of hard water, mineral electrolytes, and diverse organic solvents, preserving formulation integrity under demanding conditions.

Applications

• Nanomaterials & Colloid Synthesis: Extensively applied as a soft template and stabilizing agent in the controlled synthesis of monodispersed colloidal silica, core-shell magnetic nanoparticles, alumina structures, and specialized quantum dot nanocomposites.
• Industrial Cleaners & Detergents: Formulated into premium industrial detergents, hard-surface degreasers, and wetting agents where the powerful removal and emulsification of heavy hydrophobic greases are required.
• Coatings, Paints & Adhesives: Utilized as a high-performance dispersing agent to ensure uniform pigment wetting, prevent flocculation, and optimize the rheological flow properties of liquid polymer systems.
• Laboratory & Analytical Research: Employed as a reliable surfactant tool in micellar electrokinetic chromatography, light-scattering assays, fluorescence spectroscopy, and specialized biochemical extraction protocols.

Packaging

Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.