Methyl 9-Oxononanoate

CAS: 1931-63-1

Ref. 3D-BAA93163

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 9-Oxononanoate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 9-oxononanoate is a monomer that is used as a biodiesel fuel additive. It is a peroxide decomposition product of α-tocopherol, which is often used as an antioxidant in biodiesel fuels. Methyl 9-oxononanoate can be produced by the reaction of fatty acid and alkoxy radical, or by the thermal decomposition of pentane fatty esters. This compound can also be obtained by cleavage of fatty acids with phosphotungstic acid, producing methyl 9-oxohexadecanoate and methyl 9-oxodecanoate. The two compounds are isomers that have different physical properties and boiling points. The methyl 9-oxohexadecanoate has a higher boiling point than the methyl 9-oxodecanoate.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid