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Sigma-Aldrich

2,4-Hexadiyne-1,6-diol

≥98.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

1,6-Dihydroxy-2,4-hexadiyne, 2,4-Hexadiynediol, Diacetylene glycol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOCH2C≡CC≡CCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
110.11
Beilstein:
773791
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

mp

113-114 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC#CC#CCO

InChI

1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h7-8H,5-6H2

InChI key

JXMQYKBAZRDVTC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2,4-Hexadiyne-1,6-diol can be prepared from propargyl alcohol. 2,4-Hexadiyne-1,6-diol readily undergoes polymerization when heated under vacuum or inert gas atmosphere.

Application

2,4-Hexadiyne-1,6-diol may be used as a starting material in the synthesis of thiarubrine A (an antibiotic). It may also be used to synthesize disodium salt of 2,4-hexadiyne 1,6-disulfate (HDDS).

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. 1

Storage Class Code

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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