Title: (p-Nonylphenoxy)acetic Acid

CAS Registry Number: 3115-49-9

Molecular Formula: C17H26O3

Molecular Weight: 278.39

Percent Composition: C 73.34%, H 9.41%, O 17.24%

Literature References: Prepd by the reaction of sodium chloroacetate with nonyl phenol in alkaline medium: Preston, GB 812938 and Preston, Taylor, GB 831883 (1959, 1960, to I.C.I.).

Properties: Liquid. d420 1.010-1.025. Viscosity (30°): 5200 cP. Flow pt 5°. Practically insol in water. Miscible with benzene, mineral oil, kerosene, petr ether.

Density: d420 1.010-1.025

Use: Corrosion inhibitor and antifoaming agent in gasoline and cutting oils.