4-tert-Butylcyclohexano-15-crown-5 (CAS 17454-49-8)
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Crown ethers, such as 4-tert-Butylcyclohexano-15-crown-5, are cyclic polyether compounds with a distinctive crown-shaped structure. The points of the crown are formed by oxygen atoms, which possess the ability to selectively bind cations. This particular compound, known as crown ether, has found utility as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis, a chiral selector in enantioselective chromatography, and a molecular recognition agent in supramolecular chemistry. The binding mechanism of 4-tert-Butylcyclohexano-15-crown-5 involves the formation of complexes with cations, facilitated by coordination with the oxygen atoms present in the ring. The selectivity of complex formation is dictated by the size and shape of the 4-tert-Butylcyclohexano-15-crown-5. Through this mechanism, crown ethers exhibit the ability to selectively bind cations based on factors such as size, charge, and shape.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4-tert-Butylcyclohexano-15-crown-5, 1 g | sc-226795 | 1 g | $326.00 |