3-Hexyne is the organic compound with the formula C2H5CCC2H5. This colorless liquid is one of three isomeric hexynes. 3-Hexyne forms with 5-decyne, 4-octyne, and 2-butyne a series of symmetric alkynes. It is a reagent in organometallic chemistry.[1]

Structure of the coordination complex NbCl3(dimethoxyethane)(3-hexyne).[2]

References

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