n-(4-hydroxyphenyl)nonanamide

N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)nonanamide, also known as 4-Hydroxy-N-nonylbenzamide, is a chemical compound characterized by its molecular structure, which includes a nonanamide chain (a nine-carbon aliphatic chain) attached to a phenyl ring bearing a hydroxyl group (OH) at the para position (position 4). This compound is commonly employed in various industrial and research applications, often as a surfactant, dispersant, or as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.