Description

5-Nonanone is a versatile aliphatic ketone with a distinct odor, widely recognized in the chemical industry by its CAS registry number 502-56-7. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and solvent due to its specific chemical properties, offering reliable performance in demanding industrial processes. It is particularly essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical sectors who require consistent, high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and flavor compounds, contributing to fruity, waxy, or creamy notes.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a crucial building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a solvent for resins, polymers, and coatings, particularly where a higher boiling point ketone is advantageous.
• Research & Development: Utilized in chemical research as a standard or reagent for studying ketone chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Precursor: Serves as a starting material in the manufacture of specialty additives for industrial lubricants and fuels.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nonanone
CAS No.	502-56-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutyl ketone; n-Butyl ketone; Valerone; Nonan-5-one; 5-Oxononane; Amyl ketone; Pelargone; NSC 66410
EINECS	207-946-5

Quality Control

Our 5-Nonanone is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance 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 bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.818 - 0.822

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