Description

Diacetylene is a highly reactive, gaseous hydrocarbon of significant interest in advanced materials science and chemical synthesis. Its unique linear structure with two triple bonds makes it a valuable precursor for carbon-based nanomaterials and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, aerospace, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel conductive materials or complex molecular architectures. We supply high-purity Diacetylene CAS NO 460-12-8 to support innovation and precision in these demanding fields.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a critical carbon source for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes, graphene films, and diamond-like carbon coatings.
• Polymer Science: Serves as a monomer for creating specialized polyacetylenes with unique electrical or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research to construct complex molecular frameworks.
• Fuel & Combustion Research: Studied as a model compound for understanding soot formation and high-temperature hydrocarbon combustion kinetics.
• Materials Research: Investigated for developing next-generation semiconductors, sensors, and nonlinear optical materials.
• Surface Modification: Employed in plasma processes to functionalize surfaces with reactive carbon layers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diacetylene
CAS No.	460-12-8
Molecular Formula	C4H2
Molecular Weight	50.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Butadiyne; Biacetylene; Butadiyne; Diacetylene; Dimer of acetylene; Tetracarbon dihydride
EINECS	207-310-6

Quality Control

Our Diacetylene is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the exacting standards required for advanced material synthesis, ensuring reliable performance in your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. This product is easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed to prevent contamination and pressure buildup.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Major Impurities (GC)	Acetylene, Methylacetylene
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 100 ppm
Oxygen Content	≤ 50 ppm

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