Nonane
Names | |
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IUPAC name
n-nonane
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Systematic IUPAC name
Nonane | |
Identifiers | |
Jmol-3D images | Image |
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Properties | |
C9H20 | |
Molar mass | 128.26 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless viscous liquid |
Odor | Gasoline-like |
Density | 0.718 g/cm3 |
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 |
Insoluble | |
Vapor pressure | 0.59 kPa (at 25.0 °C) |
Thermochemistry | |
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH |
−275.7 – −273.7 kJ·mol−1 |
Hazards | |
Safety data sheet | ScienceLab |
Flash point | 31.0 °C |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds
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Octane |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Infobox references | |
Nonane or n-nonane is an organic chemical compound, a straight-chain hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C9H20. Unlike most alkanes, the numeric prefix in its name derives from Latin, rather than Greek (using a Greek prefix would be enneane).
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Nonane will burn in air in the presence of an ignition source.
Physical
Nonane is a colorless liquid, with a petroleum odor, insoluble in water, but miscible with other organic solvents.
Availability
Nonane can be extracted from various petroleum solvents, such as Stoddard solvent (which contains a mixture of aliphatic and alicyclic C7 to C12 hydrocarbons), via fractional distillation, though you need a large amount of Stoddard solvent to obtain any useful amount of n-nonane.
Nonane can also be purchased from chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Nonane is best purchased than prepared.
Projects
- Organic extractions
Handling
Safety
Nonane vapors are irritant and because it's flammable, it is considered a fire hazard. However, as it is less volatile than most alkanes, its vapors are generally less of a problem.
Storage
In closed bottles, away from any heat source.
Disposal
Nonane can be safely burned.
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