n-Nonanoic Acid

• CAT Number: R027574
• CAS Number: 112-05-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H18O2
• Molecular Weight: 158.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Octanecarboxylic Acid; Emery 1203; Grantrico; NSC 62787; NSC 65450; NSC 65455; Nonoic Acid; Nonylic Acid; Pelargonic Acid; Thinex; n-Nonanoic Acid; n-Nonoic Acid; n-Nonylic Acid; n-Pelargonic Acid
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: nonanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(10)11/h2-8H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: FBUKVWPVBMHYJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCC(=O)O

n-Nonanoic Acid（Cat No.:R027574）, also known as pelargonic acid, is a nine-carbon fatty acid commonly found in natural oils such as geranium and pelargonium. Known for its antimicrobial and herbicidal properties, it is widely used in agriculture as a contact herbicide to control weed growth without persistent soil residues. Additionally, n-Nonanoic Acid serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis for esters, lubricants, and plasticizers. Its applications extend to cosmetics and personal care for its skin-conditioning effects, making it a versatile compound across pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors.

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