Methyl Nonanoate

Name:
Methyl Nonanoate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl pelargonate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)7COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid; fruity odor. Fp −35C, bp 213.5C, d 0.877 (18C), refr index 1.4302 (25C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Esterification of nonanoic (pelargonic) acid with methanol followed by fractional distillation.
Grade:
Purified (96+%).
Use:
Perfumes, flavors, reference standard for gas chromatography, intermediate in organic synthesis, medical research.