Nonane

At a glance

Nonane is a C9 straight‑chain alkane obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum; it is essentially odorless with a faint gasoline note and used mainly as a solvent in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
petrochemical production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alkane
CAS number
111-84-2
Profile
neutral, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01