1-Nonanol
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| 1-Nonanol | |
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| IUPAC name | 1-nonanol |
| Other names | pelargonic alcohol nonyl alcohol n-nonyl alcohol |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [143-08-8] |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCO |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H20O |
| Molar mass | 144.26 g/mol |
| Density | 0.8273 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
-7 °C |
| Boiling point |
215 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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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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