Description

8-Nonenenitrile is a versatile nine-carbon aliphatic nitrile featuring a terminal double bond, making it a valuable bifunctional intermediate for organic synthesis. This compound matters for its dual reactivity, allowing for both nitrile group transformations and alkene functionalization, such as hydroformylation or polymerization. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fragrance, agrochemical, and polymer industries for creating specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of aldehydes, acids, and amines used in creating specific musk, fruity, or green odor notes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its nitrile and alkene functionality.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a comonomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymers, including polyamides (nylons) and coatings, to modify flexibility and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical production for carbon chain elongation and the introduction of functional groups via reactions like hydrolysis, reduction, or cyanoethylation.
• Surfactant and Lubricant Additive Precursor: Used to synthesize derivatives that impart surface-active or extreme pressure properties to industrial formulations.
• Chemical Intermediate for Corrosion Inhibitors: Converted into amine derivatives that are effective components in metalworking fluids and cooling systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Nonenenitrile
CAS No.	5048-34-0
Molecular Formula	C9H15N
Molecular Weight	137.22 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Nonenentrile; 8-Nonenen-1-nitrile; 8-Nonenyl nitrile; 1-Cyano-8-nonene; Non-8-enenitrile; 8-Nonene nitrile; (8-Nonenyl) cyanide
EINECS	225-737-8

Quality Control

Our 8-Nonenenitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability to minimize polymerization or degradation of the alkene moiety.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.84 - 0.86 g/mL

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