Nonanoic acid
Also known as: Pelargonic acid, n-Nonanoic acid, Nonoic acid, Acid C9, Nonanoic acid (Pelargonic acid)
Nonanoic acid (CAS 112-05-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H18O2 and a molecular weight of 158.23800 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 9 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 268-269 °C(lit.), a density of 0.906 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 100.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 112-05-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-20939-3
- Molecular Formula
- C9H18O2
- Molecular Weight
- 158.23800 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 9 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 268-269 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.906 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 100.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 158.13100 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 2.82160 |
| Additional Property | 5.5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.432(lit.) |
| Additional Property | NEGLIGIBLE |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Wang J, et al. Caprylic acid and nonanoic acid upregulate endogenous host defense peptides to enhance intestinal epithelial immunological barrier function via histone deacetylase inhibition.Int Immunopharmacol. 2018 Dec;65:303-311. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Nonanoic acid?
The CAS number of Nonanoic acid is 112-05-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nonanoic acid?
Nonanoic acid has molecular formula C9H18O2 and molecular weight 158.23800 g/mol.
Is Nonanoic acid hazardous?
Nonanoic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Nonanoic acid?
For Nonanoic acid, Upstream Products: oleic acid, Methyl oleate, dec-1-yne; Downstream Products: 4-Octylbenzoic acid, Pentaerythritol tetranonanoate, 1-fluorooctane.
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