Nonanal
ALDRICH/W278220 - natural, ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Aldehyde C9; Nonyl aldehyde; Pelargonaldehyde
CAS Number: 124-19-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H18O
Molecular Weight: 142.24
EC Number: 204-688-5
MDL Number: MFCD00007030
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)7CHO
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | botanical |
| bp | 93 °C/23 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.827 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C9H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7- |
| InChI key | GYHFUZHODSMOHU-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | fatty; fresh; green; waxy; citrus |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCC=O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor pressure | ~0.26 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| Application: | Nonanal can be used as a flavoring agent in the food, and cosmetic industries. It is also used to improve rose-like odor in a variety of perfumery products. |
| General description: | Nonanal is a volatile organic compound with sweet orange and rose flavor. It is found in the essential oils of cinnamon, lemongrass, milkweed, rose, pine, and citrus oil. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Apple, avocado, balck currants, cooked beef, cucumber, fish, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange and peach. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| Packaging: | 500 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P302 + P352 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 147.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 64 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 93 °C/23 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.827 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2782 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |