Description

5-Hexen-2-Yn-1-Ol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both an alkyne and an alkene group within a short-chain alcohol. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly for click chemistry and the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for drug discovery, polymer modification, and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, leveraging its reactive alkyne and alkene groups for cycloaddition and coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its molecular framework is incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: An ideal substrate for Huisgen cycloaddition and other click reactions, facilitating the efficient and modular construction of complex compounds for research and development.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic transformations, including Sonogashira coupling, hydrofunctionalization, and as a diene in Diels-Alder reactions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the synthesis of novel ligands and organometallic complexes for catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hexen-2-Yn-1-Ol
CAS No.	2749-86-2
Molecular Formula	C6H8O
Molecular Weight	96.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexen-2-yn-1-ol; 1-Hydroxy-5-hexen-2-yne; 2-Propynyl allyl carbinol; 5-Hexene-2-yn-1-ol; Allyl propargyl carbinol; 2-Propyn-1-ol, 5-hexen-1-yl-; 5-Hexen-1-yn-3-ol (tautomeric form)
EINECS	220-402-9

Quality Control

Our 5-Hexen-2-Yn-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace and avoid prolonged exposure to air.

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.