Description

5-Tetradecyne is a high-purity, linear terminal alkyne with a 14-carbon chain, identified by CAS NO 60212-34-2. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise carbon chain elongation and functional group introduction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a key synthon in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and potential drug candidates through coupling reactions like Sonogashira, Glaser, or Cadiot-Chodkiewicz.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate specific alkyne functionalities.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, dendrimers, and conductive organic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Bioconjugation: Utilized in click chemistry (CuAAC) for labeling biomolecules, developing probes, and surface functionalization due to its terminal alkyne group.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Used in the preparation of novel metal-organic complexes and catalysts for industrial chemical processes.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific musk or long-chain aroma chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Tetradecyne
CAS No.	60212-34-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₆
Molecular Weight	194.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetradec-5-yne; 5-Tetradecyne; 1-Nonyne, 6-ethyl-; 6-Ethyl-1-nonyne; 5-Tetradecin; 5-Tetradecyne (6CI); 5-Tetradecyne, 97%
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Quality Control

Our 5-Tetradecyne is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.78 - 0.82 g/mL

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