Description

1-Hexyn-5-One is a versatile alkyne ketone building block with the CAS registry number 2550-28-9. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a terminal alkyne and a ketone group, which makes it a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring alkyne or ketone functional groups for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific carbon skeleton is incorporated into the final active molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for click chemistry, Sonogashira couplings, and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its reactive carbonyl and alkyne functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexyn-5-One
CAS No.	2550-28-9
Molecular Formula	C₆H₈O
Molecular Weight	96.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexyn-2-one; 2-Hexyn-5-one; 1-Hexyne-5-one; 5-Hexyn-2-on; Pentyl-1-yn-5-one; Acetylenic ketone; 1-Hexyn-5-on; 5-Hexyne-2-one
EINECS	219-850-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Hexyn-5-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results for identity, purity, and impurities is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

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