Description

Pent-1-Yn-3-One (CAS NO 16469-62-8) is a highly versatile and reactive alkyne ketone building block, prized for its unique triple bond functionality. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and serving as a key precursor for complex molecular synthesis. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for constructing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for acetylene chemistry, including Sonogashira coupling and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pent-1-Yn-3-One
CAS No.	16469-62-8
Molecular Formula	C₅H₆O
Molecular Weight	82.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Pentyn-3-one; 3-Pentyn-2-one; Ethynyl ethyl ketone; Ethyl ethynyl ketone; 1-Pentyne-3-one; 3-Oxo-1-pentyne; Acetylene ethyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our Pent-1-Yn-3-One is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer requirements for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (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.