Pelargonic acid
Pelargonic acid is a saturated, straight-chain fatty acid with nine carbon atoms. It is found in various vegetable oils and animal fats and is also produced synthetically. Pelargonic acid is a colourless to yellowish liquid with an unpleasant odour. In chemistry, pelargonic acid is used as a starting material for the synthesis of various chemical compounds, such as pelargonic acid methylester, pelargonic acid anhydride and pelargonic acid amide.
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| Abbreviation | PELA |
| CAS number | 112-05-0 |
| EC no: | 203-931-2 |
| REACH Registration No. | 01-2119529247-37 |
| MATSEN Article no. | 1140 |
| Sum formula: | C9H18O2 |
| Description | colorless liquid with a characteristic odor |
| Available packaging | RTC, 220L drum, 1000L IBC |
| Variants | Refined |
| Aggregate state | liquid |
| Form | liquid |
| Colour | colourless |
| Odour | characteristic |
| Purity | min. 98 % (w/w) |
| Boiling point | 253°C |
| Melting point | 12 °C |