CAS 39770-04-2

8-Nonenal

Description:

8-Nonenal, with the CAS number 39770-04-2, is an unsaturated aldehyde characterized by its long carbon chain and a double bond located at the eighth carbon from the aldehyde functional group. It has a molecular formula of C9H16O and features a distinctive odor often described as grassy or fatty, which can be detected at low concentrations. This compound is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. 8-Nonenal is primarily known for its occurrence in various natural sources, including certain plant oils and as a byproduct of lipid oxidation in food products, contributing to off-flavors. It is also studied for its potential applications in the fragrance industry and as a flavoring agent. Additionally, 8-Nonenal has been investigated for its biological activities, including potential antimicrobial properties. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes.

Formula: C₉H₁₆O

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H16O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10/h2,9H,1,3-8H2

InChI key: InChIKey=QPOZUISHEWOWQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCC=O)CCC=C

Synonyms:

• 8-Nonen-1-al
• 8-Nonenal

8-Nonenal

CAS: 39770-04-2

Formula: C₉H₁₆O

Purity: 95.0%

Molecular weight: 140.226

Ref: 10-F246579

8-Nonenal

Controlled Product

CAS: 39770-04-2

Applications 8-Nonenal is used as a reactant in the preparation of macrocyclic Z-enoates and (E,Z)- or (Z,E)-dienoates through catalytic stereoselective ring-closing metathesis.
References Zhang, H., et al.: JACS., 136, 16493 (2014)

Formula: C₉H₁₆O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 140.22

Ref: TR-N283001