Description

Nonyl Formate CAS NO 5451-92-3 is a clear, colorless liquid ester with a characteristic fruity or floral odor, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and fragrance component. Its primary commercial significance lies in its utility as a building block for synthesizing other esters, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient, imparting fruity, waxy, or rose-like notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and food products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of other esters, plasticizers, and specialty organic compounds.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as a solvent or co-formulant in the manufacture of pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer and Plasticizer Production: Acts as a precursor or solvent in the synthesis of polymers and plasticizing agents.
• Industrial Solvents: Functions as a solvent for resins, oils, and cellulose derivatives in various coating and cleaning applications.
• Lubricant Additives: Utilized in the formulation of synthetic lubricants and functional fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nonyl Formate
CAS No.	5451-92-3
Molecular Formula	C10H20O2
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Formic Acid Nonyl Ester; n-Nonyl Formate; Nonyl Alcohol Formate; 1-Nonanol Formate; Nonyl Methanoate; Pelargonic Alcohol Formate; FEMA 2785; n-Nonyl Formiate
EINECS	226-698-4

Quality Control

Our Nonyl Formate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents, acids, and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.425
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.880
Acidity (as Formic Acid)	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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