Acetylenic Alcohols
High-purity acetylenic alcohols — a family of triple-bond diols and tertiary propargylic alcohols widely used as wetting agents, flow modifiers, and reactive intermediates in coatings, polymer, and ink systems. These molecules combine hydroxyl functionality with acetylenic unsaturation, providing a balance of reactivity and surface activity essential for modern formulations.
Our Acetylenic Alcohols Portfolio
Discover our range of high-quality Acetylenic Alcohols products for your specific application needs.
2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-decyne-4,7-diol
A high-performance acetylenic diol surfactant offering superior control of surface tension and flow in coating and ink formulations. TMDD serves as a multifunctional additive providing improved wetting, leveling, and compatibility across a wide range of solvent-borne and aqueous systems.
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2,5,8,11-Tetramethyl-6-dodecyne-5,8-diol
A long-chain acetylenic diol surfactant combining excellent dynamic surface tension control with enhanced hydrophobicity. Provides superior performance in solventborne and high-solids systems, supporting improved wetting, leveling, and film uniformity.
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2,5-Dimethyl-3-hexyne-2,5-diol
A symmetrical acetylenic diol used as a reactive intermediate for surfactant and additive development. Serves as a model compound for structure–activity studies and as a versatile wetting and surface-control additive precursor.
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3,5-Dimethyl-1-hexyne-3-ol
A short-chain acetylenic alcohol used as a key intermediate in surfactant and coating additive synthesis. Produced in pilot-plant quantities by VUP, a.s. (Prievidza, Slovakia), this compound combines reactivity and solubility ideal for applications in polymer modification, adhesives, and fine-chemical development.
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3,6-Dimethyl-1-heptyne-3-ol
A tertiary acetylenic alcohol used as an intermediate for surfactant and coating additive synthesis. Produced in pilot-plant quantities by VUP, a.s. (Prievidza, Slovakia), this compound combines reactivity with hydrophobic character, making it valuable in formulating wetting and flow-control agents for coatings, inks, and adhesives.
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Industry Applications for Acetylenic Alcohols
Our Acetylenic Alcohols serve diverse applications across industry sectors.
Coatings & Paints
Used as wetting and flow-control agents for even film formation and improved gloss in coating systems.
Printing Inks
Reduce surface tension and enhance pigment dispersion in solvent and aqueous ink systems for superior print quality.
Adhesives & Sealants
Aid in surface wetting and bonding of low-energy substrates for improved adhesion performance.
Polymer Additives
Serve as reactive modifiers improving flexibility and stability in polymer backbones for enhanced material properties.
Fine Chemical Intermediates
Building blocks for synthesis of specialty surfactants, stabilisers, and catalysts in advanced chemical applications.
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