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n-Nonane, 99%
Description
Nonane is used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, as a distillation chaser and as a fuel additive. It is also used in biodegradable detergent. It is an active ingredient of such petroleum fractions as varnish makers and painter naphtha, 140 flash, stoddard solvents and in gasoline.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Nonane is used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, as a distillation chaser and as a fuel additive. It is also used in biodegradable detergent. It is an active ingredient of such petroleum fractions as varnish makers and painter naphtha, 140 flash, stoddard solvents and in gasoline.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform and hydrogen peroxide. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -53°C |
| Density | 0.718 |
| Boiling Point | 150°C to 152°C |
| Flash Point | 31°C (87°F) |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)7CH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4054 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1920 |
| Beilstein | 1696917 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ether,acetone,benzene,chloroform and hydrogen peroxide. Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- n-Nonane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Nonane
RUO – Research Use Only
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