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1,5-Hexadiyne, 50% in pentane, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1,5-Hexadiyne is used in the preparation of bisdehydro[12]annulene and biphenylene. It is also used as an important starting material in the preparation of (5Z,9Z)-5,9-hexadecadienoic acid. Further, it is involved in the preparation of linear organotin polymers by reaction with organotin dihydrides.
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- Packaged under argon

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.805 g/mL |
Flash Point | -2°C (29°F) |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN3295 |
Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 78.11 |
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 50% in pentane |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Chemical Name or Material | 1,5-Hexadiyne |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H304-H315-H319-H336 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H304-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
TSCA | Yes |
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Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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