3-Hexyne-2,5-diol

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General

3-Hexyne-2,5-diol (HD) is an acetylenic alcohol used as intermediate in the synthesis of aroma chemicals as well as corrosion inhibitor.

The melting range of 3-Hexyne-2,5-diol (HD) is at 20-70 °C, the boiling temperature at 230 °C.