1-Hydroxynonan-2-one, also known as 2-oxo-1-hydroxynonane or 2-oxononane-1-ol, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H18O2. It is a colorless liquid with a distinctive, sweet, and fruity odor. This ketone derivative is characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) at the first carbon and a ketone group (C=O) at the second carbon in a nine-carbon chain. 1-Hydroxynonan-2-one is used as a flavoring agent and fragrance compound in the food and cosmetics industries, providing a fruity, peach-like aroma. It is synthesized through various chemical reactions, such as the oxidation of 1-hydroxynonane or the condensation of acetone with butyraldehyde. Due to its low toxicity and pleasant scent, 1-hydroxynonan-2-one is considered safe for use in these applications.
The CAS Registry Mumber 1072-08-8 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 1,0,7 and 2 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 0 and 8 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 1072-08: (6*1)+(5*0)+(4*7)+(3*2)+(2*0)+(1*8)=48 48 % 10 = 8 So 1072-08-8 is a valid CAS Registry Number.