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Is Nonylphenol vegetarian?

Nonylphenol

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Nonylphenol is a family of closely related synthetic organic compounds composed of phenol bearing a nine-carbon tail, used in manufacturing antioxidants, lubricant additives, detergents, and as a precursor to nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants; it is an environmental contaminant and suspected endocrine disruptor.

Also known as 284-325-5, 4-Nonylphenol, branched, 84852-15-3
INCI name Nonylphenol
CAS number 25154-52-3
EC number 246-672-0
CosIng ID 29388
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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