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245895

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl nonanoate

98%

Synonym(s):

Methyl pelargonate, Nonanoic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7COOCH3
CAS Number:
1731-84-6
Molecular Weight:
172.26
Beilstein:
1754521
EC Number:
217-052-7
MDL number:
MFCD00009569
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24854766

Assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.421 (lit.)

bp

213-214 °C (lit.)

density

0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10(11)12-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3

InChI key

IJXHLVMUNBOGRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Methyl nonanoate (Methyl pelargonate) was used in the synthesis of vanillyl nonanoate, a model compound of capsinoids.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

245895-10G:
245895-BULK:
245895-VAR:
245895-10KG:
245895-2.5G:
245895-50G:

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
MKCN9716
MKCF5548
09306LN
3324ML
24103JB

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