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Definition of C9H18
C9H18 is the chemical formula of a type of pure hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane group, called Nonane.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Nonane
1.1.2 English name: Nonane
1.2. Atomic composition: C9H18 consists of 9 carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms.
1.3. Molecular mass: The weight of C9H18 is 128.26 grams/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Nonane has a chemical structure of CH3(CH2)7CH3, including 9 carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: Nonane does not form ions because it is a hydrocarbon, which cannot form ions. -
Properties: C9H18
2.1 Physical properties of C9H18
State: Liquid in standard conditions
Color: Colorless
Smell: Light petroleum smell
pH: Not applicable because Nonane is a non-ionic substance.
2.2 Chemical properties of C9H18: The main reaction of Nonane is combustion. -
Common chemical equation of C9H18
Reaction with Metals: Nonane does not react with metals.
Reaction with Acid: Nonane does not react with acid.
Reaction with Non-metals: Nonane does not react with non-metals.
Reaction with Salts: Nonane does not react with salts.
However, Nonane participates in the combustion reaction to produce water and carbon dioxide: C9H18 + 13 -> .5O2 -> 9CO2 + 9H2O -> -
Synthesis of C9H18
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of C9H18: Nonane is usually synthesized from petroleum through the process of creating compounds from oil feedstock.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of C9H18: In industry, Nonane is produced through the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process or from petroleum.