Name: Nonanoic Acid
Cas: 112-05-0
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Nonanoic Acid
Chemical Structure
Basic Info
Nonanoic acid (Pelargonic Acid, chemical formula: C9H18O2) is a naturally occurring saturated fatty acid belonging to the class of monocarboxylic acid compounds. Its molecule consists of a nine-carbon chain with a carboxyl group and is a colourless to light yellow oily liquid with a slightly pungent odour. Nonanoic acid is chemically stable, soluble in organic solvents, and slightly soluble in water. Its natural sources include vegetable oils and animal fats. Still, in industrial production, it is usually prepared by oxidation of octanoic acid or oxidation of nonanal to meet large-scale application needs.
Nonanraw chemical versatilitnonanoicde application value as a chemical raw material. It is used as an intermediate for synthetic lubricants, plasticizers, and surfactants in the industry; in the field of agrochemicals, nonanoic acid is used as a bioherbicide due to its non-selective herbicidal effect, which can be safely degraded into environmentally friendly byproducts. In addition, in cosmetics, Nonanoic acid is used to make lotions and conditioners due to its mild acidity and skin compatibility, providing moisturizing and softening effects to the formula.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | 9 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 268-269 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 5.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.432(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2784 | NONANOIC ACID |
| Fp | 212 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | 0.3g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 4.96(at 25℃) |
| color | Clear colorless |
| PH | 4(1 mM solution);3.49(10 mM solution);2.98(100 mM solution); |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. waxy dirty cheese cultured dairy |
| Odor Type | waxy |
| explosive limit | 0.8-9%(V) |
| Water Solubility | NEGLIGIBLE |
| MF: | C9H18O2 |
| MW: | 158.24 |
| EINECS: | 203-931-2 |
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Nonanoic Acid |
| CAS No. | 112-05-0 |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | As your requirements |
Product Packaging
1. Agrochemical field
Nonanoic Acid, a natural, non-selective herbicide, is widely used in agricultural production.
Biological herbicide: n-nonanoic acid rapidly causes weed wilting by damaging plant cell membranes and is effective against various weeds. At the same time, it has a relatively small impact on the soil environment and can be used as an environmentally friendly alternative.
Crop management: Used for pre-harvest leaf removal of fruit trees or horticultural crops, helping to improve mechanized harvesting efficiency and reduce the risk of fruit contamination.
Disease and pest control: In some cases, Nonanoic Acid can be used as an auxiliary ingredient in plant protection formulas to enhance the effectiveness of disease and pest control.
2. Industrial applications
Nonanoic acid has a wide range of applications in the chemical industry, especially as an important intermediate:
Lubricant and plasticizer production: used as raw materials for synthesizing special esters to enhance lubricants’ thermal stability and low-temperature performance.
Coatings and inks: used as solvents or dispersants to improve the flowability and drying speed of coatings and inks.
Surfactant: Nonanoic acid is used to produce non-ionic and anionic surfactants and is widely used in detergent and emulsifier formulations.
3. Cosmetics field
Nonanoic Acid has the following applications in cosmetics due to its mild nature and moisturizing ability:
Conditioner and humectant: It is added to lotion, face cream and other skin care products to provide a soft texture and improve the skin barrier function.
Antibacterial and Stability: Nonanoic Acid can inhibit certain microorganisms’ growth, prolong the cosmetics’ lifespan, and maintain the acid-base balance of the formula.
4. Food industry
In the food industry, Nonanoic Acid is mainly used as a spice and food additive:
Spice raw materials: As a typical representative of fatty acids, Nonnoic Acid plays an important role in preparing fruit flavour, cream flavour and other food essences.
Food processing: Nonanoic Acid is used to manufacture certain food additives or as an emulsifier ingredient to ensure texture stability and flavour expression.
5. Environmental Protection and Energy Sector
Nonanoic Acid is considered a representative of green chemistry due to its renewable sources and biodegradability.
Biobased materials are used to develop environmentally friendly cleaning and degreasing agents to reduce chemical pollution.
Biodiesel additive: As a fuel additive, it improves the lubrication performance and combustion efficiency of diesel.
6. In the field of medicine and health
Nonanoic Acid still shows potential in the pharmaceutical field, especially as an intermediate and excipient:
Drug synthesis: used to synthesize certain fatty acid ester drugs to enhance their bioavailability.
Skincare efficacy: Used in medical skincare products to help alleviate mild inflammation or dry skin problems.
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Manufacturer of Nonanoic Acid
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We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT?
Different quantity has different discount.
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