Methyl nonanoate
Agent Name
Methyl nonanoate
CAS Number
1731-84-6
Formula
C10-H20-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Methyl nonylate; Methyl pelargonate; Nonanoic acid, methyl ester; Pelargonic acid methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid with an ester-like odor; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Intravenous LDLo (mouse) = 48 mg/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and eye irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.211 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: