Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Nonoxynol-9 is a nonionic surfactant produced via ethoxylation of octylphenol. It serves as an effective spermicide and emulsifier in industrial formulations. The compound features the molecular formula C26H46O8 with CAS number 9016-45-9.
Regulatory bodies note potential mucosal irritation limiting use in certain clinical settings. Storage requires sealed containers in cool, dry environments away from oxidizers to prevent degradation.