i-Nonanoic acid

i-Nonanoic acid is a monofunctional carboxylic acid intermediate.

General

Coatings
i-Nonanoic acid is used as a monomer in the synthesis of alkyd resins for stoving enamels and two-component paints (primers and topcoats). It brings better yellowing performance in comparison to fatty acids.

Paint
Driers based on metal salts are also produced with i-nonanoic acid.

Lubricants
i-Nonanoic acid is used in the production of polyolester synthetic lubricants.