Description

6-Iodo-2-Hexyne is a valuable halogenated alkyne building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in cross-coupling reactions and click chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Sonogashira and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers, conductive materials, and liquid crystals.
• Click Chemistry: An effective substrate for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to create triazole linkages in bioconjugation and polymer chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex natural products and organic molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Iodo-2-Hexyne
CAS No.	28077-74-9
Molecular Formula	C6H9I
Molecular Weight	208.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hexyne, 6-iodo-; 6-Iodohex-2-yne; Iodo-2-hexyne; 1-Iodo-4-hexyne; 4-Ethynylbutyl iodide; 4-(Iodomethyl)-1-butyne; 6-Iodo-2-hexyn
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Quality Control

Our 6-Iodo-2-Hexyne is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.