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8.07167

Sigma-Aldrich

Nonanoic acid

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Nonanoic acid, Pelargonic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
158.24
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
EC Index Number:
203-931-2
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.04 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥90.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

405 °C

expl. lim.

0.8-9 % (v/v)

pH

4.4 (25 °C, 0.1 g/L in H2O)

kinematic viscosity

9.0 cSt(20 °C)

mp

13 °C

transition temp

flash point 137 °C

solubility

0.3 g/L

density

0.91 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C9H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(10)11/h2-8H2,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key

FBUKVWPVBMHYJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 90.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.904 - 0.907
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

278.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

137 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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