About nonanoic acid
nonanoic acid (CAS 112-05-0) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C9H18O2 and a molecular weight of 158.24 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of FBUKVWPVBMHYJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 112-05-0
- Formula
- C9H18O2
- Molecular Weight
- 158.24 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- nonanoic acid
- InChI Key
- FBUKVWPVBMHYJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
nonanoic acid is also known as Pelargonic acid, n-Nonanoic acid, Nonoic acid, Nonylic acid, Pelargic acid, 1-Octanecarboxylic acid, among other names.
Description
Nonanoic acid is a C9 straight-chain saturated fatty acid which occurs naturally as esters of the oil of pelargonium. Has antifungal properties, and is also used as a herbicide as well as in the preparation of plasticisers and lacquers. It has a role as an antifeedant, a plant metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a nonanoate. It derives from a hydride of a nonane.
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