A nonanol that is nonane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. It has been isolated as a component of volatile oils from plants like Hordeum vulgare. ChEBI: Nonan-1-ol is a nonanol that is nonane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. It has been isolated as a component of volatile oils from plants like Hordeum vulgare. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a volatile oil component, a flavouring agent and an antifungal agent. It is a nonanol and a primary alcohol.