3,3-Dimethyl-1-butyne is used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate for terbinafine. It is also used in the preparation of 2,2,7,7-tetramethyl-octa-3,5-diyne. Further, it is used in the synthesis of erythro and threo isomers of B-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dideuterio-1-butyl)-9-BBN by hydroboration-deuteronolysis-hydroboration sequence.
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Applications3,3-Dimethyl-1-butyne is used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate for terbinafine. It is also used in the preparation of 2,2,7,7-tetramethyl-octa-3,5-diyne. Further, it is used in the synthesis of erythro and threo isomers of B-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dideuterio-1-butyl)-9-BBN by hydroboration-deuteronolysis-hydroboration sequence.
SolubilityMiscible with chloroform, benzene and toluene. Immiscible with water.
NotesStore in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.