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4-Octylphenol News & Market Updates

4-Octylphenol (also referred to as 4-tert-octylphenol in Chinese industry literature) serves primarily as a chemical intermediate in the production of octylphenol-formaldehyde resins, which are used in oil additives, printing inks, cable insulation, coatings, adhesives, and…

Olivier Dupont on Aug 25, 2026

The global alkylphenol market is relatively concentrated, with top producers such as SI Group, Songwon, TASCO Group, and Beijing Jiyi Chemical holding roughly 66% of the market. Asia-Pacific dominates, accounting for about 61% of global consumption. Nonylphenol is the largest…

Hannah Berg on Aug 24, 2026

4-Octylphenol pricing in China is heavily influenced by upstream phenol and benzene markets. Recent phenol market reports show significant volatility: in early April, phenol prices surged to around 9,600-10,300 yuan/ton, driven by benzene costs that jumped over 33%…

Yuki Tanaka on Aug 21, 2026

Properties

CAS Number: 1806-26-4
EINECS No.: 217-302-5
Molecular Formula: C14H22O
Molecular Weight: 206.32
InChI: InChI=1/2C14H22O.Ba/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-13-9-11-14(15)12-10-13;/h2*9-12,15H,2-8H2,1H3;/q;;+2/p-2
Density: 0.961 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Melting Point: 44-45 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 314.6°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 172.6°C
Refractive Index: 1.5052 (estimate)
Water Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Risk Codes: S26;S36
Safety Description: 36/38

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