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18-Crown-6 (CAS 17455-13-9)

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Alternate Names:
1,4,7,10,13,16-Hexaoxacyclooctadecane; Hexaoxacyclooctadecane
CAS Number:
17455-13-9
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
264.32
Molecular Formula:
C12H24O6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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18-Crown-6 is a cyclic polyether compound that is capable of selectively binding to certain metal cations. It is a versatile ligand in coordination chemistry and its ability to form stable complexes with potassium ions. 18-Crown-6 is applied in biochemistry and organic chemistry as a phase transfer catalyst, aiding in the transfer of ions between two immiscible phases. 18-Crown-6 is utilized in the extraction and separation of metal ions, as well as in the synthesis of various organic compounds. Its unique structure allows it to encapsulate metal ions, making it useful in the study of metal ion recognition and transport.18-Crown-6 has potential applications in the field of supramolecular chemistry, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.18-Crown-6 plays a significant role in various biochemical and chemical processes, making it an important compound in the field of chemistry.


18-Crown-6 (CAS 17455-13-9) References

  1. A theoretical investigation on the Wurster's crown analogue of 18-crown-6.  |  Sargent, AL., et al. 2006. J Phys Chem A. 110: 3826-37. PMID: 16526669
  2. Conformational study of the structure of free 18-crown-6.  |  Al-Jallal, NA., et al. 2005. J Phys Chem A. 109: 3694-703. PMID: 16839036
  3. Could LogP be a principal determinant of biological activity in 18-crown-6 ethers? Synthesis of biologically active adamantane-substituted diaza-crowns.  |  Supek, F., et al. 2011. Eur J Med Chem. 46: 3444-54. PMID: 21628081
  4. Guanidinium/ammonium competition and proton transfer in the interaction of the amino acid arginine with the tetracarboxylic 18-crown-6 ionophore.  |  Avilés-Moreno, JR., et al. 2018. Phys Chem Chem Phys. 20: 4067-4073. PMID: 29354835
  5. 18-Crown-6 Coordinated Metal Halides with Bright Luminescence and Nonlinear Optical Effects.  |  Merzlyakova, E., et al. 2021. J Am Chem Soc. 143: 798-804. PMID: 33405904

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18-Crown-6, 5 g

sc-254005
5 g
$34.00