Types of alkylphenolic compounds and their industrial uses
| Chemical | Uses |
|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | Production of nonylphenol ethoxylate, lubricant oils, others: antioxidants for plastic and rubber production |
| Octylphenol | Production of phenol formaldehyde resin, production of octylphenol ethoxylate |
| Nonylphenol ethoxylate | Mainly detergent, others: cosmetics, pesticides and resin additives |
| Octylphenol ethoxylate | Mainly detergent, others: cosmetics, pesticides and resin additives |
| Butylphenol | For chemical synthesis in general, polycarbonate resins and phenolic resins |
| Dodecylphenol | Intermediary in the preparation of lubricants for vehicles, and gas tank cleansers. Monomer for hair dyes and phenolic resins |