Description

2-Octyne is a versatile eight-carbon alkyne building block, identified by CAS NO 2809-67-8, prized for its terminal triple bond which serves as a key reactive site in organic synthesis. Its value lies in enabling precise carbon chain extension and functional group transformations, making it a critical intermediate for advanced chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specific mechanical or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental building block for carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, including Sonogashira coupling and other catalytic processes.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specific aroma compounds and odorants.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Used in the synthesis of organic components for electronic displays and semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Octyne
CAS No.	2809-67-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexylacetylene; Oct-2-yne; Methylpentylacetylene; 2-Octyne; Caproylacetylene; Hexylacetylene; 1-Hexyne, 2-ethyl-
EINECS	220-552-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Octyne is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of GMP and ISO standards where applicable, supporting our commitment to supply reliability and regulatory compliance for global markets.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizers and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.423 - 1.427
Density (20°C)	0.750 - 0.760 g/mL

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