Description / Application
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.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 158.24 |
| MFCD | MFCD00004433 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H402;H412 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P273;P280;P302+P352;P305+P351+P338;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P501 |