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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[2]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Nonanal | |
Other names
Nonanaldehyde Nonaldehyde Pelargonaldehyde Aldehyde C-9 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.263 |
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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) |
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Related aldehydes |
Octanal |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Nonanal has been identified as a compound that attracts Culex mosquitoes.[3][4] Nonanal acts synergistically with carbon dioxide in that regard.[5]
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