Nonoxynol-9, sometimes abbreviated as N-9, is an organic compound that is used as a surfactant. It is a member of the nonoxynol family of nonionic surfactants. N-9 and related compounds are ingredients in various cleaning and cosmetic products.
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Uses
- It is widely used in contraceptives for its spermicidal properties.
Benefits
- Spermicides are locally acting non-hormonal contraceptives. When present in the vagina during intercourse, they immobilize/inactivate/damage and/or kill sperms without eliciting systemic effects.
Cautions
- No side effects are known, although in several European countries, spermicides are no longer on the market.
Interactions
- Not known.
Other names
- 26-(Nonylphenoxy)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-octaoxahexacosan-1-ol
- Nonaethylene glycol mono(nonylphenyl) ether
- Nonaethylene glycol nonylphenyl ether
- Nonoxynol 9
- Nonylphenol octa(oxyethylene) ethanol
- P-Nonylphenyl polyethylene glycol ether
- PEG-9 nonyl phenyl ether
- Polyoxyethylene (9) nonyl phenyl ether
- Tergitol NP-9
- Tergitol NP9
References
Source: Drugabank, https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06804
Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonoxynol-9