Description

2,4,6,8-Decatetryne is a specialized organic compound with the CAS registry number 24442-76-0. This chemical is valued for its unique conjugated polyyne structure, which makes it a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, linear backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides and fungicides, where its polyyne chain can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or monomer in the development of advanced polymeric materials, conductive polymers, and carbon-rich nanostructures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cycloaddition reactions, cross-coupling chemistry, and the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and molecular scaffolds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for universities and corporate research labs exploring new reactions, catalysis, and the properties of polyynes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6,8-Decatetryne
CAS No.	24442-76-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆
Molecular Weight	126.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Decatetra-2,4,6,8-yne; 2,4,6,8-Decatetrayne; 1,3,5,7-Decatetrayne; 2,4,6,8-Decynetetraene; Polyyne C10H6
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6,8-Decatetryne is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specifications for assay, related substances, and other critical parameters is supplied with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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