Description

5-Nonanol is a versatile nine-carbon fatty alcohol with a primary hydroxyl group, offering a unique blend of hydrophobic character and reactivity. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and functional ingredient in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and performance materials. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the fragrance, plasticizer, and lubricant industries seeking to modify product properties or develop new formulations.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of esters and other derivatives that contribute fruity, waxy, or coconut-like notes to perfumes and food flavorings.
• Plasticizer Production: Acts as a precursor for phthalate and other ester-based plasticizers, which are used to increase the flexibility and durability of polymers like PVC.
• Lubricant and Surfactant Synthesis: Serves as a hydrophobic building block for creating synthetic lubricant base stocks, corrosion inhibitors, and non-ionic surfactants.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis for the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals where a specific alkyl chain length is required.
• Solvent and Extraction Agent: Functions as a medium-polarity solvent in various laboratory and industrial processes, including extraction and purification.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nonanol
CAS No.	623-93-8
Molecular Formula	C9H20O
Molecular Weight	144.25 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Nonyl Alcohol; 1-Nonanol; Nonan-1-ol; Pelargonic Alcohol; n-Nonylcarbinol; C9 Alcohol; Alcohol C9; Primary Nonyl Alcohol; Nonanol (mixed isomers)
EINECS	210-838-9

Quality Control

Our 5-Nonanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting requirements of our industrial partners. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is available for every shipment 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. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.432 - 1.436
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.824 - 0.828

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