An alkylphenolethoxylate and a degradation product of non-ionic surfactants
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4-tert-Octylphenol monoethoxylate

Item No. 37366

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]-ethanol
CAS Number
2315-67-5
Synonyms
  • NSC 5259
  • OP1EO
Molecular Formula
C16H26O2
Formula Weight
250.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Chloroform: solubleMethanol: soluble
λmax
226 nm
SMILES
OCCOC1=CC=C(C(C)(CC(C)(C)C)C)C=C1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C16H26O2/c1-15(2,3)12-16(4,5)13-6-8-14(9-7-13)18-11-10-17/h6-9,17H,10-12H2,1-5H3
InChi Key
JYCQQPHGFMYQCF-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 monoethoxylate is an alkylphenolethoxylate (APE) and a degradation product of non-ionic surfactants, such as 4-tert-octylphenol polyethoxylate.1 It is also a non-steroidal estrogen.2 4-tert-Octylphenol monoethoxylate has been found in wastewater effluent.3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Nishio, E., Yoshikawa, H., Wakayama, M., et al. Isolation and identification of Sphingomonas sp. that yields tert-octylphenol monoethoxylate under aerobic conditions. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 69(7), 1226-1231 (2005).

    2. Vajda, A.M., Barber, L.B., Gray, J.L., et al. Reproductive disruption in fish downstream from an estrogenic wastewater effluent. Environ. Sci. Technol. 42(9), 3407-3414 (2008).

    3. Barber, L.B., Lee, K.E., Swackhamer, D.L., et al. Reproductive responses of male fathead minnows exposed to wastewater treatment plant effluent, effluent treated with XAD8 resin, and an environmentally relevant mixture of alkylphenol compounds. Aquat. Toxicol. 82(1), 36-46 (2007).