1-Nonanol
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IUPAC name
1-Nonanol
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Other names
Pelargonic alcohol; Nonyl alcohol; n-Nonyl alcohol
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.076 |
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C9H20O | |
Molar mass | 144.258 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.83 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point | −6 °C (21 °F; 267 K) |
Boiling point | 214 °C (417 °F; 487 K) |
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Flash point | 96 °C (205 °F; 369 K) |
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LD50 (median dose)
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3560 mg/kg (oral, rat)[2] 4680 mg/kg (dermal, rabbit)[2] |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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1-Nonanol[pronunciation?] 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.
References
- ^ a b c d Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- ^ a b Opdyke, DL (1973). "Monographs on fragrance raw materials". Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. 11 (1): 95–115. doi:10.1016/0015-6264(73)90065-5. PMID 4716134.