Nonoxynol-100

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
OriginDerived from nonylphenol, a synthetic organic compound in the alkylphenol family. Synthesized through ethoxylation of nonylphenol with ethylene oxide, creating a nonionic surfactant.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(dinonylphenyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C7H8N2O2
Mol. Weight
152.15
CAS #
9014-93-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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