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| Description | 6-Heptynoic acid is an organic compound belonging to the class of terminal alkynes and fatty acids, with the chemical formula C7H10O2. It features a seven-carbon chain with a carboxyl group (-COOH) at one end and a triple bond between the sixth and seventh carbon atoms. This structural configuration endows 6-heptynoic acid with distinctive chemical properties, making it useful in various industrial and chemical applications. It is often utilized in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, where its reactive alkyne group can participate in a variety of organic reactions. The combination of the carboxylic acid and alkyne functionalities makes 6-heptynoic acid a versatile building block in organic synthesis, facilitating the creation of more complex molecules and materials. |
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