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NONANE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C9H20
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7CH3
formula, see observation
111-84-2
CAS number
DEF

A paraffin hydrocarbon ... that is normally liquid at atmospheric conditions and whose boiling point is 301°F at 14.7 psi.

OBS

nonane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H20 or CH3(CH2)7CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H20
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7CH3
formula, see observation
111-84-2
CAS number
DEF

Hydrocarbure saturé.

OBS

nonane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C9H20 ou CH3(CH2)7CH3

Spanish

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