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N5502

Nonanoic acid

≥97%

Synonym(s):

Acid C9, Pelargonic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
158.24
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
203-931-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1752351
MDL number:
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vapor density

5.5 (vs air)

Quality Segment

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥97%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

9 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

bp

268-269 °C (lit.)

mp

9 °C (lit.)

density

0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid

lipid type

saturated FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C9H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(10)11/h2-8H2,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key

FBUKVWPVBMHYJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Qualitative and Quantitative Metabolite Comparison of Korean Traditional Alcoholic Beverages: Takju, Yakju, and Traditional-Soju.: Uses nonanoic acid to analyze and compare the metabolic profiles of traditional Korean alcoholic beverages, aiding in the preservation of cultural heritage and improving product quality (Tak et al., 2024).

  • In Vitro Evaluation of Essential Oils and Saturated Fatty Acids for Repellency against the Old-World Sand Fly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae).: This research explores nonanoic acid′s potential as a natural repellent, contributing to the development of safer and more effective control measures against vector-borne diseases (Temeyer et al., 2024).



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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

278.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

137 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2



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