1-Nonanol

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

1-Nonanol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Nonan-1-ol
Other names
1-Nonanol
Pelargonic alcohol
Nonyl alcohol
n-Nonyl alcohol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
DrugBank
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.076
KEGG
PubChem CID
UNII
  • 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
SMILES
  • OCCCCCCCCC
  • CCCCCCCCCO
Properties
C9H20O
Molar mass 144.258 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.83 g/cm3
Melting point −6 °C (21 °F; 267 K)
Boiling point 214 °C (417 °F; 487 K)
0.13 g/L
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
1
2
0
Flash point 96 °C (205 °F; 369 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)
3560 mg/kg (oral, rat)
4680 mg/kg (dermal, rabbit)
Related compounds
Related alcohols
2-Nonanol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Nonanol occurs naturally in orange oil. 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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