Nonane

 ( Alkanes ) 

Nonane is a linear alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₉H₂₀. It is a colorless, flammable liquid, occurring primarily in the component of the Petrochemical commonly called kerosene, which is used as a heating, tractor, and jet fuel. Nonane is also used as a solvent, distillation chaser, fuel additive, and a component in Biodegradation Detergent.Health Council of the Netherlands: Committee on Updating of Occupational Exposure Limits. Nonane; Health-based Reassessment of Administrative Occupational Exposure Limits. The Hague: Health Council of the Netherlands, 2005; 2000/15OSH/155. http://www.gezondheidsraad.nl/sites/default/files/0015osh155.pdf It is also a minor component of diesel fuel.

Nonane has 35 structural isomers.

Its substituent form is nonyl. Its cycloalkane counterpart is cyclononane, (C₉H₁₈).

Unlike most alkanes, the numeric prefix in its name is from Latin, not Greek language. (A name using a Greek prefix would be enneane.)

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Combustion reactions Nonane undergoes combustion reactions that are similar to other alkanes. In the presence of sufficient oxygen, nonane burns to form water and carbon dioxide.

Carbon₉Hydrogen₂₀ + 14Oxygen → 9Carbon dioxide + 10Water

When insufficient oxygen is available for complete combustion, the burning products include carbon monoxide.

2C₉H₂₀ + 19O₂ → 18Carbon monoxide + 20H₂O

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See also

• Higher alkanes
• List of isomers of nonane

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External links

• MSDS at Oxford University
• List of isomers of nonane

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