Applications
1-Octyne is widely used in organic reactions such as halogenation, hydration, oxidative cleavage, hydrogenation, hydrohalogenation, nitrile formation, polymerization and substitution reactions. It is used a precursor for the preparation of monohalogen substituted akenes or dihalogen substituted alkanes on treated with hydrogen halides.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and other organic solvents. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Keep away from heat, sparks, sources of ignition and flame.