Description

Hex-5-Yn-2-Ol CAS NO 23470-12-4 is a versatile alkyne alcohol intermediate characterized by its terminal alkyne and secondary alcohol functional groups. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in click chemistry, polymer synthesis, and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its alkyne group for Huisgen cycloaddition (click chemistry) reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its molecular scaffold introduces specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and diagnostic agents.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel ligands for metal catalysis or as a component in catalyst systems for various organic transformations.
• Surface Modification: The alkyne group allows for covalent attachment to azide-functionalized surfaces, useful in creating functionalized coatings and bio-conjugates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hex-5-Yn-2-Ol
CAS No.	23470-12-4
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexyn-2-ol; 2-Hexyn-5-ol; 1-Methyl-4-pentyn-1-ol; 5-Hexyne-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-5-hexyne; Methyl pentynyl carbinol
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Quality Control

Our Hex-5-Yn-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request. We adhere to cGMP principles for production, ensuring reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.440

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