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nonanal; nonaldehyde; n-nonanal


Name(s) nonanal; nonaldehyde; n-nonanal
Scientific name(s) nonylaldehyde; pelargonaldehyde; 1-nonanal; nonanaldehyde; nonyl aldehyde; nonaldehyde; n-nonaldehyde
Formula C9H18O
Molecular mass 142.242
IUPAC name nonanal
INCHI InChI=1S/C9H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
SMILE CCCCCCCCC=O
CAS ID 124-19-6
PubChem ID 31289
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Found in various plant sources including fresh fruits, citrus peels, cassava (Manihot esculenta), rice (Oryza sativa). Flavouring ingredient_x000D_ _x000D_ Nonanal, also called nonanaldehyde or pelargonaldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde. It has a strong fruity or floral odor and is used in flavors and perfume.