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4-tert-Octylphenol diethoxylate

Item No. 18655

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]-ethanol
CAS Number
2315-61-9
Synonyms
  • OP2EO
Molecular Formula
C18H30O3
Formula Weight
294.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solution in ethanol
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Ethanol: Soluble
λmax
224, 276, 283 nm
SMILES
CC(C)(C)CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(OCCOCCO)C=C1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C18H30O3/c1-17(2,3)14-18(4,5)15-6-8-16(9-7-15)21-13-12-20-11-10-19/h6-9,19H,10-14H2,1-5H3
InChi Key
LBCZOTMMGHGTPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    4-tert-Octylphenol diethoxylate is a degradation product of the multi-purpose surfactant, Triton X. A known environmental contaminant, 4-tert-octylphenol diethoxylate is reported to be an endocrine disruptor in animal and human research studies, producing weak estrogenic effects.1,2,3,4

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Hanioka, N., Jinno, H., Chung, Y.S., et al. Inhibition of rat hepatic cytochrome P450 activities by biodegradation products of 4-tert-octylphenol ethoxylate. Xenobiotica 29(9), 873-883 (1999).

    2. Nishihara, T., Nishikawa, J.i., Kanayama, T., et al. Estrogenic activities of 517 chemicals by yeast two-hybrid assay. J. Health Sci. 46(4), 282-298 (2000).

    3. Schmieder, P.K., Aptula, A.O., Routledge, E.J., et al. Estrogenicity of alkylphenolic compounds: A 3-D structure-activity evaluation of gene activation. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 19(7), 1727-1740 (2000).

    4. Colborn, T., vom Saal, F.S., and Soto, A.M. Developmental effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in wildlife and humans. Environ. Health Perspect. 101(5), 378-384 (1993).