Nonane
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Nonane is a linear alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C9H20. It is a colorless, flammable liquid, occurring primarily in the component of the petroleum distillate fraction commonly called kerosene, which is used as a heating, tractor, and jet fuel.[4] Nonane is also used as a solvent, distillation chaser, fuel additive, and a component in biodegradable detergents.[5]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Nonane[1] | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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1696917 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.558 |
EC Number |
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240576 | |
MeSH | nonane |
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UNII | |
UN number | 1920 |
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Properties | |
C9H20 | |
Molar mass | 128.259 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Odor | Gasoline-like |
Density | 0.718 g/mL |
Melting point | −54.1 to −53.1 °C; −65.5 to −63.7 °F; 219.0 to 220.0 K |
Boiling point | 150.4 to 151.0 °C; 302.6 to 303.7 °F; 423.5 to 424.1 K |
log P | 5.293 |
Vapor pressure | 0.59 kPa (at 25.0 °C) |
Henry's law constant (kH) |
1.7 nmol Pa−1 kg−1 |
-108.13·10−6 cm3/mol | |
Refractive index (nD) |
1.405 |
Thermochemistry | |
Heat capacity (C) |
284.34 J K−1 mol−1 |
Std molar entropy (S⦵298) |
393.67 J K−1 mol−1 |
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
−275.7–−273.7 kJ mol−1 |
Std enthalpy of combustion (ΔcH⦵298) |
−6125.75–−6124.67 kJ mol−1 |
Hazards | |
GHS labelling: | |
Danger | |
H226, H304, H315, H319, H332, H336 | |
P261, P301+P310, P305+P351+P338, P331 | |
NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | |
Flash point | 31.0 °C (87.8 °F; 304.1 K) |
205.0 °C (401.0 °F; 478.1 K) | |
Explosive limits | 0.87–2.9% |
NIOSH (US health exposure limits): | |
PEL (Permissible) |
none[2] |
REL (Recommended) |
TWA 200 ppm (1050 mg/m3)[2] |
IDLH (Immediate danger) |
N.D.[2] |
Related compounds | |
Related alkanes |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Nonane has 35 structural isomers.
Its substituent form is nonyl. Its cycloalkane counterpart is cyclononane, (C9H18).
Unlike most alkanes, the numeric prefix in its name is from Latin, not Greek. (A name using a Greek prefix would be enneane.)