Description

4-Ethynyl-2,6-Dimethyl-4-Heptanol is a specialized tertiary alcohol bearing an ethynyl (acetylene) functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure provides two distinct reactive sites, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecular architectures and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis, ligand design, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, branched carbon frameworks.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used in the development of novel organometallic catalysts and chiral ligands, where the ethynyl group can be functionalized or used for coordination.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its specific steric and electronic properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and dendrimers, imparting unique thermal or mechanical characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in academic and industrial research labs for the preparation of complex natural product analogs and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethynyl-2,6-Dimethyl-4-Heptanol
CAS No.	10562-68-2
Molecular Formula	C11H20O
Molecular Weight	168.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethynyl-2,6-dimethylheptan-4-ol; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptyn-4-ol; 4-Heptanol, 4-ethynyl-2,6-dimethyl-; 4-Ethynyl-2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-ethynyl-4-heptanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethynyl-2,6-Dimethyl-4-Heptanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all critical quality attributes are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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