4-Pentyn-2-ol is used in Quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) studies pertaining to toxic levels of organic compounds in environmental situations. It is also used in the preparation of Fischer-type rhenium(III) benzoyldiazenido-2-oxacyclocarbenes. Further, it is used in the preparation of C-aryl glycosides by undergoing cycloaddition reaction with an aryl nitrile oxide.
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Applications4-Pentyn-2-ol is used in Quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) studies pertaining to toxic levels of organic compounds in environmental situations. It is also used in the preparation of Fischer-type rhenium(III) benzoyldiazenido-2-oxacyclocarbenes. Further, it is used in the preparation of C-aryl glycosides by undergoing cycloaddition reaction with an aryl nitrile oxide.
SolubilityMiscible with chloroform and ethyl acetate.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.