Nonane (CED0002936)

Nonane belongs to the alkanes, a subclass of saturated hydrocarbons within the organic compounds. It has the chemical formula C9H20 and an average molecular weight of 128.26 g/mol. This compound serves industrial roles as a solvent and a fragrance. Nonane is associated with 46 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in antennas, amplifiers, auxiliary devices, coils, and colour television systems, among 20 other items. It is present in food, food processing and cookware, including food contact materials, food preservation, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of wort, wine, or sparkling wine, among 3 others. Household cleaning and consumer product sources include soap detergents, bleaching agents, pipe accessories, perfumes within detergents and soaps, and cigar cigarettes, as well as one additional source. In building and construction, it is found in floors, ceilings, ladders, roofs, stairs, and ramps. Additionally, it is recorded in drinking water and indoor air. Exposure to nonane can occur through touch, oral, and inhalation routes. Regarding plastics, nonane is used in polyurethane, low-density polyethylene, and high-density polyethylene. It is present in polyvinyl chloride, while its presence in ethylene vinyl alcohol and polystyrene remains inconclusive.