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Overview
General
Product Name:
Pelargonic Acid
Description:
Pelargonic Acid is used as a herbicide to prevent growth of weeds both indoors and outdoors, and as a blossom thinner for apple and pear trees.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Nonanoic Acid
EC#:
203-931-2
CAS#:
112-05-0
Synonyms:
GAA, Glacial Acrylic Acid
Molecular Formula:
C15H32O5
Classifications
Product Chemistry 1:
Oleochemicals
Product Chemistry 2:
Fatty Acids
Tags
Industries:
- Sanitizers
- Chemical Manufacturing
Market Segments:
- Flavors & Fragrances
- Lacquers & Varnishes
- Herbicides
- Organic Synthesis
- Dyestuffs
Applications:
- Synthesis
- Plasticizers
- Production
Functions:
- Chemical Intermediate
Value Propositions:
- Biodegradable
Properties
Properties
| Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Range | 141-142 | °C |
| Freezing Point | 13-14 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 72 | g/mol |
| Odor Threshold | 0.1-1 | ppm |
| pH | 2.6 | -- |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | 1.05 | -- |
| Vapor Density | 2.5 | -- |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.85 | mmHg |
| Viscosity at 25°C | 1.12 | centipoise |
| Water Solubility | Complete | -- |
Specifications
| Specification Name | Value | Unit | Test Method | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldehydes | 10 max | wdd | -- | -- |
| Assay | 99.5 min | wt% | -- | -- |
| Color | -- | Pt-Co | -- | -- |
| Inhibitor (MEHQ) | 180-220 | wdd | -- | -- |
| Water | 0.15 max | wt% | -- | -- |
Documents
Documents
| Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|
 Pelargonic Acid SDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | EN |
 Pelargonic Acid TDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | EN |
