Description

3-Hexyn-1,6-Diol is a versatile bifunctional alkyne diol intermediate with significant synthetic utility. This compound matters for its dual hydroxyl and alkyne functional groups, which enable its use as a building block in polymer chemistry and as a linker in pharmaceutical synthesis. Industries that need it include manufacturers of specialty polymers, pharmaceutical research organizations, and agrochemical companies developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters, polyurethanes, and other performance polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in surface coatings, adhesives, and sealants to modify flexibility, adhesion, and curing properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for click chemistry (e.g., Huisgen cycloaddition) and other alkyne-based coupling reactions in research and development.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Functions as a spacer or rigid core component in the synthesis of liquid crystals and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hexyn-1,6-Diol
CAS No.	85655-98-7
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Hexynediol; 3-Hexyne-1,6-diol; Hex-3-yne-1,6-diol; 1,6-Dihydroxy-3-hexyne; 3-Hexyn-1,6-diol; 3-Hexyne-1,6-diol; 1,6-Dihydroxyhex-3-yne; 3-Hexyne-α,ω-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hexyn-1,6-Diol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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