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

Chemical Name: Nonanol, branched and linear

CAS Number: 68515-81-1

Chemical Family: Alcohols

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CAS No.
68515-81-1
EC No.
614-557-8

Applications & Uses

Markets
Base Chemicals End Uses
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • LIAL 99 is used as raw material to produce ester suitable for lubricants, plasticiser and cosmetic application fields.
  • LIAL 99 is used as raw material for flavor and fragrances ingredients.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbonyl Numbermax. 0.3mg KOH/gISO 1279
Carbon Distribution - C 8 and lightermax. 1% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 9min. 95% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 10 and heaviermax. 4% massRCM 1101
Molecular Weight (Average)142-148g/molRCM 1101
Water Contentmax. 0.5%—
Colormax. 10—APHA
Bromine Indexmax. 50mg Br2/100gASTM 1492
Hydrocarbons Contentmax. 0.2% massRCM 1101
Density at 20°C830kg/m3RCM 3663
Hydroxyl Number389mg KOH/gRCM 1101
Flash Point98°CRCM 3628
Acid Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/g—

Technical Details & Test Data

LIAL alcohols density vs temperature.

Sasol LIAL 99  LIAL alcohols density vs temperature.

LIAL alcohols viscoasity vs temparture

Sasol LIAL 99 LIAL alcohols viscoasity vs temparture

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

LIAL 99 is generally supplied in drums

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage and Handling
  • It is recommended to keep LIAL 99 in a cool and well ventilated place.
  • LIAL 99 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks. It is suggested to store the product at temperature between 25°C and 30°C.
  • It is preferable to avoid h eating above 40°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.
  • To prevent oxidation during prolonged storage, it is recommended to blanket the product with nitrogen.
  • Shelf-life is 12 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.