Description

5-Decynoic Acid is a versatile, medium-chain terminal alkyne carboxylic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive alkyne group and a carboxylic acid functionality, makes it an indispensable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with alkyne-linked side chains for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the alkyne moiety can be leveraged for further functionalization.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized in click chemistry (e.g., CuAAC reactions) for labeling biomolecules, developing diagnostic probes, and creating bioconjugates in life science research.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, where its linear structure and functional groups are advantageous.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation, including Sonogashira coupling, to construct more complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Decynoic Acid
CAS No.	55182-79-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Decynoic acid; 5-Decyn-1-oic acid; 5-Decynoic acid; Dec-5-ynoic acid; 5-Decynoic acid; 10-Undecynoic acid (isomer); 5-Heptyl-4-pentynoic acid; Terminal alkyne C10 acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Decynoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, GC for residual solvent analysis, and IR and NMR for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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