Description
Nonoxynol-9 is a nonoxynol surfactant that exhibits contraceptive and spermicidal activities. Nonoxynol-9 immobilizes sperm by altering acrosomal membranes. This compound does not exhibit antiviral benefit.
Nonoxynol-9
Product ID N5655
Cas No. 26027-38-3; 14409-72-4
Purity 90-110%
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Product Info
| Cas No. | 26027-38-3; 14409-72-4 |
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| Purity | 90-110% |
| Formula | C33H60O10 |
| Formula Wt. | 616.82 |
| Chemical Name | α-(4-Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethane- diyl) |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(4-nonylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol |
| Synonym | C-Film, Encare, Intercept, Semicid, Staycept, Tergitol TP-9 |
| Melting Point | 126-133°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, ethylene glycol, or xylene. |
| Appearance | Colorless or light yellow viscous liquid |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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References
Hillier SL, Moench T, Shattock R, et al. In vitro and in vivo: the story of nonoxynol 9. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 May 1;39(1):1-8. PMID: 15851907.
Maikhuri JP, Dwivedi AK, Dhar JD, et al. Mechanism of action of some acrylophenones, quinolines and dithiocarbamate as potent, non-detergent spermicidal agents. Contraception. 2003 May;67(5):403-8. PMID: 12742565.