Description

4-Nonyn-1-ol is a terminal alkyne alcohol characterized by a nine-carbon chain with a triple bond and a primary hydroxyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis, offering two distinct reactive sites for chemical modification. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific carbon chain architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require alkyne functionality.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid linear structure and modifiable end groups.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter physical properties such as rigidity, thermal stability, and cross-linking density.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Utilized in specialty chemical formulations for metal surface treatment and protection.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Sonogashira coupling, click chemistry, and other catalytic reactions to construct complex molecular frameworks.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals.
• Research & Development: A versatile tool in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nonyn-1-ol
CAS No.	49826-98-4
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nonyn-1-ol; 1-Hydroxy-4-nonyne; Non-4-yn-1-ol; 4-Nonynol; 4-Nonyne-1-ol; 1-Nonyn-4-ol (incorrect but common); 9-Carbon terminal alkyne alcohol; C9 Alkyne Alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Nonyn-1-ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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