Pelargonic acid

Nonanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor.

[2] Alternatively, pelargonic acid can be produced in a two-step process beginning with coupled dimerization and hydroesterification of 1,3-butadiene.

This step produces a doubly unsaturated C9-ester, which can be hydrogenated to give esters of pelargonic acid.

It is commonly used in conjunction with glyphosate, a non-selective herbicide, for a quick burn-down effect in the control of weeds in turfgrass.

It works by causing leaks in plant cell membranes, allowing chlorophyll molecules to escape the chloroplast.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gas Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code