Nonanal

Nonanal
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Nonanal
Other names
Nonanaldehyde
Nonaldehyde
Pelargonaldehyde
Aldehyde C-9
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.263
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10/h9H,2-8H2,1H3 Y
    Key: GYHFUZHODSMOHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C9H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
    Key: GYHFUZHODSMOHU-UHFFFAOYAJ
  • CCCCCCCCC=O
Properties
C9H18O
Molar mass 142.23862
Appearance Colourless liquid
Density 0.827
Melting point −18 °C (0 °F; 255 K)
Boiling point 191 °C (376 °F; 464 K)
Insoluble
Related compounds
Related aldehydes
Octanal

Decanal

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

Nonanal is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)7CHO. It is one of several isomers, all are colorless oil. The nonanals are classified as aldehydes. The linear nonanal is produced commercially by the hydroformylation of 1-octene. It is used as a fragrance.