Octoxynol-9 Carboxylic Acid
AKA “3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24-Octaoxahexacosanoic acid, 26-(octylphenoxy)-, EINECS 246-867-0, PEG-9 Octyl phenyl ether carboxylic acid, RefChem:856063, 25338-58-3, 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-octylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]acetic acid, 26-(Octylphenoxy)-3, 24-octaoxahexacosanoic acid, 26-(2-OCTYLPHENOXY)-3, 24-OCTAOXAHEXACOSANOIC ACID, 26-(2-octylphenoxy)-3, 24-octaoxahexacosan-1-oic acid
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Octoxynol-9 carboxylic acid
AKA: 3, 6, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24-Octaoxahexacosanoic acid, 26-(octylphenoxy)-, EINECS 246-867-0, PEG-9 Octyl phenyl ether carboxylic acid, RefChem:856063, 25338-58-3, 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-octylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]acetic acid, 26-(Octylphenoxy)-3, 24-octaoxahexacosanoic acid, 26-(2-OCTYLPHENOXY)-3, 24-OCTAOXAHEXACOSANOIC ACID, 26-(2-octylphenoxy)-3, 24-octaoxahexacosan-1-oic acid
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Acid
Not Clean
26-(Octylphenoxy)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-octaoxahexacosanoic acid
Formula
C32H56O11
Mol. Weight
616.80
CAS #
25338-58-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
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
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A derivative of octoxynol-9 created by introducing a carboxylic acid functional group. Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier with enhanced properties for specific formulation needs.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR