1-Nonanol
Agent Name
1-Nonanol
Alternative Name
n-Nonyl alcohol
CAS Number
143-08-8
Formula
C9-H20-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
n-Nonyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxynonane; Alcohol C-9; C9 alcohol; Fatty alcohol(C9); Nonalol; Nonanol; Nonyl alcohol; Octyl carbinol; Pelargonic alcohol; n-Nonan-1-ol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a floral odor; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; Not miscible or difficult to mix in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fragrance, flavoring agent, chemical intermediate, and to make artificial lemon oil; [HSDB]
Comments
In high-dose animal experiments, causes fatal intoxication, liver injury and kidney injury; [HSDB] An eye irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Nonanol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0227 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 5,500 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 74 deg C; [Hawley] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: