5-Hexyn-1-ol

• CAT Number: R042868
• CAS Number: 928-90-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O
• Molecular Weight: 98.145
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Hexyn-6-ol; 1-Hydroxy-5-hexyne; 5-Hexynol; 5-Hexynyl Alcohol; 6-Hydroxy-1-hexyne
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: hex-5-yn-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h1,7H,3-6H2
• InChIKey: GOQJMMHTSOQIEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C#CCCCCO

5-Hexyn-1-ol is an organic compound featuring a six-carbon chain with an alcohol (-OH) group at the 1-position and a triple bond between the 5th and 6th carbons. This alkyne-alcohol compound is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the creation of more complex molecules such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The triple bond offers a site for chemical modifications, such as addition reactions, making it versatile in synthetic pathways. Researchers and chemists utilize 5-Hexyn-1-ol in various chemical reactions, including the formation of carbon-carbon bonds and functional group transformations.