ALCHEM 9-99 is linear primary alcohols single fraction with alkyl chain length of 9 carbon atoms and obtained by fractionation of LIAL alcohols. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Nonanol

CAS Number: 143-08-8

Functions: Defoamer, Emulsifier, Intermediate, Softener, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Synonyms: Acovenoside C, N-Nonan-1-ol, Nonan-1-ol, Nonanol, Nonyl Alcohol

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
143-08-8
EC No.
205-583-7

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • ALCHEM 9-99 is used as intermediate to produce esters, suitable for lubricants, plasticiser and personal care applications.
  • ALCHEM 9-99 is used as raw material for flavor and fragrances ingredients.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbonyl Numbermax. 0.2mg KOH/gISO 1279
Carbon Distribution - C 9 mono branched and lightermax. 0.5% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 9 linearmin. 99% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 10 and heaviermax. 1% massRCM 1101
Molecular Weight (Average)142 -145g/molRCM 1101
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Flash Point102°C
Acid Valuemax. 0.1mgKOH/g
Hydrocarbons Contentmax. 0.15% massRCM 1101
Bromine Indexmax. 20mg Br2/100gASTM D 6045
Pour Point– 6°CASTM 6892
Hydroxyl Number389mg KOH/gRCM 1101

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

ALCHEM 9-99 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling
  • ALCHEM 9-99 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks.
  • It is suggested to keep the product at room temperature, it is preferable to avoid heating above 40°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.