1-Nonanol

1-Nonanol
IUPAC name 1-Nonanol
Other names Pelargonic alcohol; Nonyl alcohol; n-Nonyl alcohol
Identifiers
CAS number	143-08-8 Y
PubChem	8914
ChemSpider	8574 Y
UNII	NGK73Q6XMC Y
DrugBank	DB03143
KEGG	C14696 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:35986 Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL24563 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1 Image 2
SMILES OCCCCCCCCC CCCCCCCCCO
InChI InChI=1S/C9H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10/h10H,2-9H2,1H3 Y Key: ZWRUINPWMLAQRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C9H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10/h10H,2-9H2,1H3 Key: ZWRUINPWMLAQRD-UHFFFAOYAC
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H20O
Molar mass	144.25 g mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.83 g/cm3
Melting point	-6 °C, 267 K, 21 °F ()
Boiling point	214 °C, 487 K, 417 °F ()
Solubility in water	1 g/L
Hazards
Flash point	96 °C (205 °F)
LD50	3560 mg/kg (oral, rat) 4680 mg/kg (dermal, rabbit)
Related compounds
Related alcohols	2-Nonanol
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Infobox references

1-Nonanol is a straight chain fatty alcohol with nine carbon atoms and the molecular formula CH₃(CH₂)₈OH. It is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a citrus odor similar to citronella oil.

Nonanol occurs naturally in the oil of orange. The primary use of nonanol is in the manufacture of artificial lemon oil. Various esters of nonanol, such as nonyl acetate, are used in perfumery and flavors.