Description

4-Nonen-1-ol is a nine-carbon unsaturated primary alcohol characterized by a terminal double bond. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing specific carbon chain lengths with olefinic functionality. It is sought after by R&D chemists and process developers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical industries for creating novel compounds and specialty ingredients.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of aroma chemicals, contributing green, fatty, or waxy notes to complex fragrance and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various reactions, including esterification, etherification, and carbon-carbon bond forming processes, to construct more complex molecules.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of surfactants, plasticizers, and other functional chemicals where a specific hydrophobic chain length is required.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce side chains or functional end-groups into polymers, altering their physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nonen-1-ol
CAS No.	90676-52-1
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nonen-1-ol; 4-Nonenol; Non-4-en-1-ol; 1-Hydroxy-4-nonene; (Non-4-en-1-yl) alcohol; 4-Nonenyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nonen-1-ol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specifications for assay, identity, and impurity profile is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and prolong shelf life. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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