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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) |
Refractive Index | 1.4054 |
Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)7CH3 |
Quantity | 100 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
Hazard Category | H226-H304-H315-H319-H335-H336 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H304-H226-H332 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NONANES |
EINECSNumber | 203-913-4 |
RTECSNumber | RA6115000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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