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pelargonic acid [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Plastics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C9H18O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7COOH
formula, see observation
112-05-0
CAS number
DEF

A synthetic flavoring agent that occurs naturally in cocoa and oil of lavender.

CONT

Pelargonic acid ... Occurs as an ester in oil of pelargonium ... Preparation from ... tall oil unsaturated fatty acids ...; by oxidation of oleic acid ... Colorless, oily liquid at ordinary temperature ...; characteristic odor. Practically insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether ... Use: ... in the manufacturing of lacquers, plastics.

OBS

According to the Condensed Chemical Dictionary (HACHE), "nonoic acid" is a generic term. Only the normal-chain acid (the "n-nonoic acid") corresponds to the pelargonic acid.

OBS

nonoic acid: An acid of the formula C8H17COOH, of which there are many possible isomers. Pelargonic acid is the normal or straight-chain acid.

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H18O2 or CH3(CH2)7COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Industrie des plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H18O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7COOH
formula, see observation
112-05-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C9H18O2 ou CH3(CH2)7COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C9H18O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7COOH
formula, see observation
112-05-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C9H18O2 o CH3(CH2)7COOH

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