The chemical nature of OP-40 is a condensation polymer of octylphenol and ethylene oxide. The molecular structure has a lipophilic end of octylphenyl group (C₈H₁₇-C₆H₄-O-) and a hydrophilic end of a polyoxyethylene chain with an average polymerization degree of 40 (-(CH₂CH₂O)₄₀-H), belonging to nonionic surfactants.
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Polyoxyethylene(40) Octylphenyl Ether / Octylphenol Polyoxyethylene(40) Ether |
| CAS Number | 9036-19-5 |
| General Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₇-C₆H₄-O-(CH₂CH₂O)₄₀-H |
| Type | Nonionic Surfactant |
| Active Content | ≥99% (Guoli Chemical Product Standard) |
The above data are sourced from the Guoli Chemical product database and CAS registration information.