Description

7-Hexadecyne is a high-purity, long-chain terminal alkyne with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for the construction of complex molecular architectures through robust carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require precise and reliable chemical intermediates for product development and innovation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates via click chemistry (e.g., CuAAC) and Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating specialized surfactants, plant growth regulators, and other bioactive compounds.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, dendrimers, and functionalized surfaces with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A fundamental reagent for constructing complex organic molecules, natural product analogs, and molecular probes in research laboratories.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Used to synthesize intermediates for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other advanced organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential partner in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form conjugated systems and complex alkynes.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Hexadecyne
CAS No.	74685-28-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀
Molecular Weight	222.41 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexadecyne; Hexadec-1-yne; n-Hexadecyne; Cetylacetylene; n-Tetradecylacetylene; 1-Tetradecylacetylene; Terminal Hexadecyne
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Quality Control

Our 7-Hexadecyne is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.