nonoxinol
Sign in to saveAlso known as Today Sponge, Delfen, Today, Semicid, P-Nonylphenyl polyethylene glycol ether, PEG-9 nonyl phenyl ether, Tergitol NP9, 26-(Nonylphenoxy)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-octaoxahexacosan-1-ol
Nonoxynol-9, sometimes abbreviated as N-9, is an organic compound that is used as a surfactant. It is a member of the nonoxynol family of nonionic surfactants. N-9 and related compounds are ingredients in various cleaning and cosmetic products. It is widely used in contraceptives for its spermicidal properties.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Has part
- carbon
- Mass
- 616.418648
- Has use
- medication
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- World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
- nonoxinol
- chemical formula
- C₃₃H₆₀O₁₀
- canonical SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO
- Commons category
- Nonoxynol-9
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Encyclopedic overview
11 sectionsContents
- Uses
- Spermicide
- Lubricant
- Condoms
- Cervical barriers
- Shaving cream
- Sports cream
- Poison ivy creams
- Side effects
- References
- External links
Nonoxynol-9, sometimes abbreviated as N-9, is an organic compound that is used as a surfactant. It is a member of the nonoxynol family of nonionic surfactants. N-9 and related compounds are ingredients in various cleaning and cosmetic products. It is widely used in contraceptives for its spermicidal properties.
==Uses==
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