Description

2-Nonanone is a clear, colorless liquid ketone with a characteristic fruity, waxy, and slightly green odor. It serves as a versatile intermediate and a key flavor and fragrance ingredient valued for its unique organoleptic properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating fruity, waxy, and creamy notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: An important intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Solvent Applications: Used as a specialty solvent for resins, coatings, and in various extraction processes.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as an intermediate or co-formulant in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides.
• Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Nonanone
CAS No.	821-55-6
Molecular Formula	C9H18O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Heptyl Ketone; Heptyl Methyl Ketone; Nonan-2-one; Ketone C-9; NSC 9246; FEMA 2785; 1-Methyloctanal
EINECS	212-480-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Nonanone is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC analysis for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for industrial and specialty use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data are available upon request to 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. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.818 - 0.824
Boiling Point	194 - 196 °C

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