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2-nonanol

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Description

2-Nonanol is a branched-chain fatty alcohol with a molecular formula of C9H20O. It is a colorless liquid with a slightly floral odor. 2-Nonanol is found naturally in various plants and animal sources, including grapes, apples, and orange peel. It is also a component of some essential oils.

2-Nonanol can be synthesized through different routes, including:

* **Hydroboration-oxidation of 1-nonene:** This method involves reacting 1-nonene with borane followed by oxidation with hydrogen peroxide.
* **Grignard reaction:** The reaction of nonanal (nonan-1-al) with a Grignard reagent, like methylmagnesium bromide, followed by hydrolysis, produces 2-nonanol.

2-Nonanol is used in various applications, including:

* **Fragrances:** 2-Nonanol is a common component of perfumes and fragrances due to its floral scent.
* **Flavorings:** It is used in food flavorings to impart fruity and floral notes.
* **Organic synthesis:** It serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other chemicals.

Research on 2-nonanol focuses on:

* **Understanding its biological activities:** Studies explore its potential effects on insects, bacteria, and other organisms.
* **Developing new synthetic methods:** Researchers are investigating more efficient and environmentally friendly ways to synthesize 2-nonanol.
* **Exploring its potential applications:** Scientists are exploring the use of 2-nonanol in novel applications like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.'

2-nonanol: from purple and yellow passion fruits [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

nonan-2-ol : A secondary alcohol that is nonane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID12367
CHEMBL ID454517
CHEBI ID78304
SCHEMBL ID162308
MeSH IDM0517964

Synonyms (46)

Synonym
1-methyl-1-octanol
628-99-9
nsc-9481
2-nonanol
nsc9481
nonan-2-ol
2-nonanol, 99%
2-nonanol, >=97%
CHEMBL454517
chebi:78304 ,
2-nonyl alcohol
heptylmethylcarbinol
methylheptylcarbinol
N0334
AKOS009157271
292t5234dx ,
ai3-37210
methyl heptyl carbinol
2-nonanol (natural)
unii-292t5234dx
einecs 211-065-1
fema no. 3315
nsc 9481
FT-0626937
dl-nonan-2-ol
2-nonanol [fhfi]
(+/-)-2-nonanol
SCHEMBL162308
2-hydroxynonane
nonanol-(2)
n-nonan-2-ol
heptyl methyl carbinol
mfcd00004593
LMFA05000619
1-octanol, methyl-
fema 3315
FT-0771718
FT-0770586
DTXSID60862323
Q4596913
D97855
AS-56260
A868320
SB83909
(r)-()-2-nonanol
CS-0319684
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (6)

RoleDescription
volatile oil componentAny plant metabolite that is found naturally as a component of a volatile oil.
pheromoneA semiochemical used in olfactory communication between organisms of the same species eliciting a change in sexual or social behaviour.
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
flavouring agentA food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
bacterial metaboliteAny prokaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in bacteria.
rat metaboliteAny mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in rat (Rattus norvegicus).
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
secondary alcoholA secondary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has two other carbon atoms attached to it.
nonanolA fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at any position of an unbranched saturated chain of nine carbon atoms.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (5)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1082317Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne javanica (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 hr2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
AID1082319Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne incognita (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 hr2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
AID1082316Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne javanica (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 day2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
AID1082318Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne incognita (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 day2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
AID332912Antimicrobial activity Propionibacterium acnes ATCC 11827 after 2 days by broth dilution method1994Journal of natural products, Jan, Volume: 57, Issue:1
Naturally occurring antiacne agents.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (12.50)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's2 (25.00)24.3611
2020's2 (25.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 35.20

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index35.20 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.20 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.97 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index44.85 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (35.20)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (12.50%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other7 (87.50%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]