Description

1-Nonanal is a nine-carbon aliphatic aldehyde, also known as nonyl aldehyde, valued for its characteristic waxy, citrus-like, and floral odor. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and a key fragrance ingredient in various industrial and consumer applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis sectors seeking a reliable and high-purity aldehyde building block.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A fundamental component in creating citrus, rose, and orange blossom notes for perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate for producing alcohols, acids, amines, and other derivatives used in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Agrochemicals: Used in the synthesis of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Plasticizers & Polymers: Employed as a precursor in the manufacture of plasticizers and stabilizers for polymer materials.
• Surfactants & Detergents: Serves as a raw material for producing nonionic surfactants and detergent alcohols.
• Research & Development: Utilized in organic chemistry research as a standard or reagent for various reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Nonanal
CAS No.	124-19-6
Molecular Formula	C9H18O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Nonanal; Nonyl Aldehyde; n-Nonanal; Pelargonaldehyde; n-Nonyl Aldehyde; Aldehyde C-9; 1-Nonanaldehyde; Nonanoic Aldehyde
EINECS	204-688-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Nonanal is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for industrial and fragrance applications, with specifications meeting relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. Due to its property of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.422 - 1.427
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.820 - 0.830
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.