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Sigma-Aldrich

Crown ether/18-Crown-6

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Synonym(s):

Crown ether/18-Crown-6, 1,4,7,10,13,16-Hexaoxacyclooctadecane, 18-Crown-6

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H24O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
264.32
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
241-473-5

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

solid

potency

525 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
3888 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

mp

36-39 °C

transition temp

flash point 109 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C12H24O6/c1-2-14-5-6-16-9-10-18-12-11-17-8-7-15-4-3-13-1/h1-12H2

InChI key

XEZNGIUYQVAUSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • 18-Crown-6 coordinated metal halides with bright luminescence and nonlinear optical effects: This study explores the luminescence and nonlinear optical properties of crown-ether coordination compounds, indicating potential applications in optoelectronics and photonics (Merzlyakova et al., 2021).
  • 18-Crown-6–sodium cholate complex: thermochemistry, structure, and stability: The study investigates the complex formation between 18-Crown-6 and sodium cholate, offering insights into the thermodynamic stability and structural characteristics of this complex (Mihelj et al., 2014).
  • Alkali Metal Ion Recognition by 18-Crown-6 in Aqueous Solutions: This article presents evidence from local structures on how 18-Crown-6 selectively recognizes and binds alkali metal ions, useful for designing more effective ion-selective sensors (Jing et al., 2023).
  • Influence of 18-Crown-6 Ether Coordination on the Catalytic Activity of Potassium and Calcium Diarylphosphinites: Exploring how 18-Crown-6 ethers influence the catalytic activity in hydrophosphorylation reactions, this research provides a pathway to understanding the role of crown ethers in catalysis (Härling et al., 2017).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 36 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 41 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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