Nonoxynol-10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 4-Methoxypicolinamide, 90151-10-3, 4-methoxypyridine-2-carboxamide, 4-Methoxy-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, 9014-93-1, 4-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, 2-Pyridinecarboxamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(dinonylphenyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C7H8N2O2
Mol. Weight
152.15
CAS #
9014-93-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Fights Bacteria
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic non-ionic surfactant created in the mid-20th century. Widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emulsifier and cleansing agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR