Description

Ethoxyethyne is a highly reactive acetylene derivative and versatile chemical building block, primarily valued for its use in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its terminal alkyne functionality makes it a crucial reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures through cycloaddition and coupling reactions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce ethoxyacetylene motifs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel pesticides and herbicides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Huisgen cycloaddition (click chemistry) and other metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethoxyethyne
CAS No.	927-80-0
Molecular Formula	C4H6O
Molecular Weight	70.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethoxyacetylene; Ethynyl ethyl ether; 1-Ethoxyethyne; Ethyl ethynyl ether; Acetylene, ethoxy-; Ether, ethynyl ethyl
EINECS	213-162-4

Quality Control

Our Ethoxyethyne is produced and handled under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of cGMP and ISO standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent degradation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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