1-Nonyl-4-phenol is an organic compound consisting of an n-nonyl group attached to the 4-position of phenol. The related nonylphenols with branched nonyl groups are commercially important detergents. It is used with mixed-metals stabilizers for heat stabilization of plastic and is a starting material for producing phenol resins. It's insoluble in water, but soluble in organic compounds like benzene and heptane.[1]

1-Nonyl-4-phenol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
4-Nonylphenol
Other names
Phenol, nonyl-; 4-Nonylphenol; p-Nonylphenol; para-Nonylphenol; p-n-Nonylphenol; 4-n-Nonylphenol
Identifiers
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  • InChI=1S/C15H24O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-14-10-12-15(16)13-11-14/h10-13,16H,2-9H2,1H3 checkY
    Key: IGFHQQFPSIBGKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • CCCCCCCCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
Properties
C15H24O
Molar mass 220.356 g·mol−1
Appearance White crystals
Density 0.94
Melting point 43 to 45 °C (109 to 113 °F; 316 to 318 K)
Boiling point 180 to 181 °C (356 to 358 °F; 453 to 454 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

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  1. ^ "4-Nonylphenol". Retrieved 14 May 2024.