NONANE

Noun

nonane (plural nonanes)

(organic compound) Any of vary many isomeric alkanes, of general formula C₉H₂₀, having 9 carbon atoms.

Source: Wiktionary

Non"ane, n. Etym: [L. nonus ninth.] (Chem.)

Definition: One of a group of metameric hydrocarbons C9H20 of the paraffin series; -- so called because of the nine carbon atoms in the molecule. Normal nonane is a colorless volatile liquid, an ingredient of ordinary kerosene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition