1-Nonanol

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1-Nonanol

1-Nonanol

Chemical name 1-nonanol
Other names pelargonic alcohol
nonyl alcohol
n-nonyl alcohol
Chemical formula C9H20O
Molecular mass 144.26 g/mol
CAS number [143-08-8]
Density 0.8273 g/cm³
Melting point -7 °C
Boiling point 215 °C
SMILES CCCCCCCCCO
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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.


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