Description

1-Hexadecyne is a long-chain terminal alkyne with significant utility as a versatile organic building block. Its linear hydrocarbon structure with a reactive triple bond makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing specialty chemicals and advanced materials. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce specific hydrophobic or functional groups into complex molecules.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key starting material or coupling partner in Sonogashira, Glaser, and other cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where its alkyne group enables click chemistry for bioconjugation or acts as a metabolic handle.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific lipid-soluble properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and surfactants, imparting hydrophobicity and modifying material properties.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Utilized to create high-performance additives that improve viscosity index, reduce friction, or enhance stability in industrial lubricants and fuels.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied in self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and surface functionalization to alter the wettability, adhesion, or biocompatibility of materials like metals and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexadecyne
CAS No.	629-74-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀
Molecular Weight	222.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadec-1-yne; Cetylacetylene; n-Hexadecyne; 1-Cetylacetylene; n-Tetradecylacetylene; Terminal Hexadecyne; 1-Hexadecyne, 98+%
EINECS	211-104-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Hexadecyne is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the required specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, maintaining the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve stability. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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