Nonanol
Agent Name
Nonanol
CAS Number
28473-21-4
Formula
C9-H20-O
Major Category
Solvents
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization]
Sources/Uses
"Nonanol occurs naturally in the oil of orange. The primary use of nonanol is in the manufacture of artificial lemon oil." [Wikipedia]
Comments
The commercial product consists of approximately 80% 3,5,5-trimethylhexanol; Members of the alkyl alcohols C6-C13 category demonstrate skin and eye irritation in rabbits; Low acute oral and dermal toxicity; Moderate to low acute inhalation toxicity; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] See "1-Nonanol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.3 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: