Nonane

Nonane

Names
IUPAC name n-nonane
Systematic IUPAC name Nonane
Identifiers
Jmol-3D images	Image
SMILES CCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	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
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Vapor pressure	0.59 kPa (at 25.0 °C)
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfHo298)	−275.7 – −273.7 kJ·mol−1
Hazards
Safety data sheet	ScienceLab
Flash point	31.0 °C
Related compounds
Related compounds	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 C₈H₁₈. Unlike most alkanes, the numeric prefix in its name derives from Latin, rather than Greek (using a Greek prefix would be enneane).

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.

References

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