Description

2-(2-Butynyloxy)Ethanol is a versatile bifunctional chemical intermediate featuring both an alkyne and an alcohol group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce alkyne functionality into polymers, enhancing properties for coatings and adhesives.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for click chemistry (e.g., Huisgen cycloaddition) and other alkyne-based coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of organic components for display and semiconductor applications.
• Surfactant & Specialty Chemical Production: Used to synthesize specialty surfactants and performance chemicals with unique hydrophobic/hydrophilic balances.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Butynyloxy)Ethanol
CAS No.	38644-91-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(But-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethan-1-ol; 2-Butyn-1-yl 2-hydroxyethyl ether; Ethanol, 2-(2-butynyloxy)-; 2-Hydroxyethyl 2-butynyl ether; 1-Butyn-3-yloxy-2-ethanol; 2-(2-Butynyloxy)ethyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Butynyloxy)Ethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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