n-Nonane
CAS: 111-84-2
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥95.0%, Reagent Grade ≥99.0%, Analytical Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C9H20 |
| Molecular Weight | 128.26 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid with a mild hydrocarbon odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/HDPE drum, 150 kg/steel drum, 180 kg/steel drum, or 800 kg/IBC tank |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — GC retention time comparison and FTIR spectroscopy; Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID, ASTM D2887); Density — Density measurement (ASTM D4052); Boiling range — Distillation test (ASTM D86); Sulfur content — Ultraviolet fluorescence method (ASTM D5453); Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E1064); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed and grounded during storage and transfer. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Store according to flammable liquid regulations due to its low flash point. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an organic solvent and chemical intermediate. It is widely applied in laboratory research, organic synthesis, chromatography solvents, extraction processes, and as a raw material for the production of higher-value hydrocarbons, surfactants, and specialty chemicals. It is also used as a reference standard in analytical chemistry.