Description

6-Nonenoic Acid is a versatile nine-carbon unsaturated fatty acid with a terminal double bond, serving as a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific chain lengths and functional groups. This compound is essential for research and production in the flavors and fragrances, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of lactones and other aroma chemicals used in food flavorings and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring specific aliphatic chain modifications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the production of specialty polymers, plasticizers, and coatings, where its unsaturated bond allows for cross-linking or further functionalization.
• Agrochemicals: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Lubricant Additives: Serves as a raw material for synthesizing bio-based or specialty lubricant components.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for carbon chain elongation (homologation) and in the preparation of other fine chemicals and research compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Nonenoic Acid
CAS No.	63892-01-3
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nonenoic Acid; (E)-6-Nonenoic Acid; 6-Nonen-1-oic Acid; 6-Heptene-1-carboxylic Acid; Non-6-enoic Acid; ω-Heptenoic Acid; 6-Nonensäure (German); Acide 6-nonénoïque (French)
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Quality Control

Our 6-Nonenoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties as a strong acid/organic solvent and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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