Sodium nonanoate

• CAT Number: M053337
• CAS Number: 14047-60-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H17NaO2
• Molecular Weight: 180.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: sodium;nonanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H18O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(10)11;/h2-8H2,1H3,(H,10,11);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: LTOCMXUTASYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Sodium nonanoate (Cat No.:M053337) is the sodium salt of nonanoic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. It is commonly used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and dispersing agent in various industrial applications. Sodium nonanoate is also utilized in agriculture as a herbicide, controlling weed growth by disrupting cell membranes. In addition, it is found in some personal care products for its mild antimicrobial properties. The compound is used in the synthesis of other chemicals and in cleaning products due to its ability to reduce surface tension and improve solubility.