Description

(Z)-4-Hexadecen-6-Yne is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon featuring both a carbon-carbon double bond and a triple bond in its molecular structure. This unique configuration makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating specific stereochemistry and carbon chain lengths.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require tailored hydrocarbon backbones.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer precursor for developing polymers with unique properties, such as modified flexibility, reactivity, or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable substrate for studying hydrofunctionalization reactions, cross-coupling, and other catalytic transformations involving alkene and alkyne functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and other functional materials.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Used as an intermediate for synthesizing specific long-chain aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-4-Hexadecen-6-Yne
CAS No.	74744-54-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₈
Molecular Weight	220.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-4-Hexadecene-6-yne; 4-Hexadecen-6-yne, (Z)-; cis-4-Hexadecen-6-yne; 4-cis-Hexadecen-6-yne; 6-Hexadecen-4-yne, (Z)-; C16:1 (4) n-6 alkyne; Hexadec-4-en-6-yne
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-4-Hexadecen-6-Yne is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. 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
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 98.0% (by GC or NMR)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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