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1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane (CAS 96556-05-7)

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CAS Number:
96556-05-7
Molecular Weight:
171.28
Molecular Formula:
C9H21N3
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1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane is a complexing agent that forms stable complexes with metal ions, particularly transition metals such as copper, nickel, and cobalt. It functions as a chelating agent, binding to metal ions through its nitrogen atoms to form stable coordination complexes. 1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-Triazacyclononane′s mechanism of action involves the formation of these stable complexes, which can be utilized in various experimental applications such as catalysis, metal extraction, and metal ion sensing. In a research and development setting, 1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane can be used to study the behavior of metal ions in solution, as well as to design and synthesize new metal-based materials. Its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions may be a useful for investigating the reactivity and coordination chemistry of metal ions in various experimental systems.


1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane (CAS 96556-05-7) References

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  2. Osmium Complexes of 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane (tacn) and 1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane (Me(3)tacn) and the X-ray Crystal Structure of [(Me(3)tacn)Os(eta(6)-C(6)H(5)BPh(3))]BPh(4).CH(3)CN.  |  Ware, DC., et al. 1996. Inorg Chem. 35: 2576-2582. PMID: 11666472
  3. Exchange Coupling in an Isostructural Series of Face-Sharing Bioctahedral Complexes [LM(II)(&mgr;-X)(3)M(II)L]BPh(4) (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn; X = Cl, Br; L = 1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane).  |  Bossek, U., et al. 1997. Inorg Chem. 36: 2834-2843. PMID: 11669919
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1,4,7-Trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane, 100 mg

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100 mg
$62.00