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Nonylphenol (NP)

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CAS 25154-52-3 · Formula C15H24O · MW 220.35 g/mol

An alkylphenol intermediate feedstock for ethoxylate surfactants and phenolic resins. Established uses include service as a feedstock for nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and phenolic resins, and as a co-stabilizer with mixed-metal heat stabilizers in plastics.

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UN Number
UN 3145
Hazard Class
Class 8
HS Code
2907.13
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Wetting
Solubility
In water, 4.90 mg/L at 25 °C
Applications & Use Cases
  • Surfactant feedstock: intermediate for nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants
  • Phenolic resins: feedstock for phenolic-resin production
  • PVC stabilization: co-stabilizer with mixed-metal heat stabilizers for plastics
Physical Properties
Melting Point
Freezing point: -10 °C (sets to glass below this temperature)
Boiling Point
304 °C at 760 mmHg
Density
0.9494 at 25 °C
Solubility
In water, 4.90 mg/L at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.000024
Flash Point
141 °C
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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DOT / UN Transport Classification
DOT hazard class 8 placard
UN / DOT NumberUN 3145
Hazard Class / DivisionClass 8
Proper Shipping NameAlkylphenols, liquid, n.o.s. (including C2-C12 homologues)

Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.

HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2907 . 13
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.07
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2907.13
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
25154-52-3
Molecular Formula
C15H24O
Molecular Weight
220.35 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-nonylphenol
PubChem CID
InChI Key
SNQQPOLDUKLAAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Phenol, nonyl- Nonyl phenol n-Nonylphenol Hydroxyl No. 253 Prevostsel VON-100 Nonanal-methyl anthranilate Nonyl phenol (mixed isomers) Nonylphenol 2-Nonylphenol o-Nonylphenol Phenol, 2-nonyl-
Full Description

Nonylphenol (NP, CAS 25154-52-3) is a branched-chain alkylphenol. Established uses include service as a feedstock for nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and phenolic resins, and as a co-stabilizer with mixed-metal heat stabilizers in plastics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nonylphenol used for?

Nonylphenol is primarily a feedstock for nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and for phenolic resins. It also serves as a co-stabilizer with mixed-metal heat stabilizers in PVC and other plastics.

What products contain nonylphenol?

Nonylphenol is mainly an industrial intermediate rather than a finished-product ingredient. It is consumed in the manufacture of NPE surfactants, phenolic resins, and plastic heat-stabilizer packages.

What is the chemical identity of nonylphenol?

Nonylphenol (NP) is a branched-chain alkylphenol, CAS 25154-52-3, molecular formula C15H24O. It is supplied as a specialty additive and resin/surfactant feedstock.

How is bulk nonylphenol shipped, and is it regulated for transport?

Nonylphenol is assigned UN 3145 for transport and ships under the corresponding DOT/IMDG requirements. It is typically supplied in drums, totes, or IBCs; a CoA and SDS accompany each shipment for handling and classification.

What HS code applies to nonylphenol?

Nonylphenol is classified under HS 2907.13, octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers and salts. Verify the exact tariff line for your destination with your customs broker.

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