Description

6-Dodecyne is a high-purity, linear terminal alkyne building block essential for advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique structure, featuring a long alkyl chain and a reactive triple bond, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating lipophilic side chains or as a substrate in click chemistry (CuAAC) reactions for bioconjugation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its alkyne functionality allows for the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, dendrimers, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A fundamental reagent for carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, including Sonogashira coupling, to create conjugated systems and complex organic molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal materials due to its rod-like molecular structure and potential for functionalization.
• Surface Modification & Nanotechnology: Used to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or to functionalize nanoparticles and other surfaces via its terminal alkyne group.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Dodecyne
CAS No.	6975-99-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂
Molecular Weight	166.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodec-6-yne; 6-Dodecyne; 1-Hexyl-1-hexyne; n-Hexylacetylene; 6-Dodecin; Hexyl ethynyl hexane
EINECS	230-200-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Dodecyne is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or cGMP requirements upon request.

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.

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.