Description

1-Ethoxy-1-Butyne is a versatile alkyne ether with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an alkynyl and an ethoxy group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring alkyne functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its alkynyl moiety is incorporated into the final active compound.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Utilized as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition and coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethoxy-1-Butyne
CAS No.	14272-91-4
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	But-1-yn-1-yl ethyl ether; Ethyl but-1-yn-1-yl ether; 1-Butyne, 1-ethoxy-; 1-Ethoxybut-1-yne; But-1-ynyl ethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethoxy-1-Butyne is produced under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of GMP and ISO standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and upright. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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