Description

1-Butyne is a highly reactive terminal alkyne with the CAS number 107-00-6, serving as a fundamental building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its triple bond, which enables a wide range of chemical transformations, including polymerization and cycloaddition reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a versatile C4 alkyne precursor.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals via reactions like Sonogashira coupling.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the production of specialty polymers and elastomers, where its alkyne group can be incorporated into polymer backbones or used for cross-linking.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Derivatization: Used to introduce butynyl groups into target molecules for functionalization or as a protecting group strategy.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: A starting material for creating specialized ligands and catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyne
CAS No.	107-00-6
Molecular Formula	C₄H₆
Molecular Weight	54.09 g/mol
Synonyms	But-1-yne; Ethylacetylene; Ethylethyne; UN 2452; 1-Butine; Butyne-1; Ethyl acetylene
EINECS	203-451-3

Quality Control

Our 1-Butyne is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as purity and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, it must be stored in a certified pressure cylinder or appropriate gas containment system in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store separately from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.