diethylacetylene
Diethylacetylene, also known as 3-hexyne, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H10. It is an alkyne, characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon triple bond. Specifically, the triple bond is located between the third and fourth carbon atoms in a six-carbon chain, with ethyl groups attached to each end. Its systematic IUPAC name is 3-hexyne. Diethylacetylene is a colorless liquid at room temperature and pressure. It has a characteristic odor, common to many alkynes.
The synthesis of diethylacetylene can be achieved through various methods, often involving the dehydrohalogenation of dihaloalkanes.
Diethylacetylene participates in the typical reactions of alkynes. These include addition reactions across the triple bond,