Description

2-Methyl-2-Hexen-4-Yne is a specialized aliphatic hydrocarbon featuring both an alkene and an alkyne functional group, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique conjugated structure is critical for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in the development of fine chemicals and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to introduce specific unsaturated linkages into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific carbon chain architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its unsaturated backbone is incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Specialty Polymer Research: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of polymers with tailored properties, such as conductive polymers or materials with specific optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, cycloadditions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing specific unsaturated compounds that contribute to complex scent and flavor profiles.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in creating advanced organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Hexen-4-Yne
CAS No.	58275-93-7
Molecular Formula	C7H10
Molecular Weight	94.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-hexen-4-yne; 2-Methylhex-2-en-4-yne; 4-Hexen-2-yne, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-2-hexene-4-yne; 2-Methylhex-2-ene-4-yne
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-Hexen-4-Yne is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to meet your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its unsaturated nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability and to minimize potential polymerization or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.75 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.43

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