C20H24O6
360.4 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
Crown 18
CAS14187-32-7EC238-041-3
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Research Compound
18-Crown-6 is an organic compound with six ether oxygen atoms arranged in a crown-shaped ring. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline solid that selectively binds potassium cations, making it a valuable reagent in coordination chemistry and phase-transfer catalysis.
Ligand for potassium cationsPhase-transfer catalystResearch reagent for coordination chemistry
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CAS 14187-32-7
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,5,8,15,18,21-hexaoxatricyclo[20.4.0.09,14]hexacosa-1(26),9,11,13,22,24-hexaene
InChIKey
YSSSPARMOAYJTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1COC2=CC=CC=C2OCCOCCOC3=CC=CC=C3OCCO1
Synonyms (21)
- Crown 18
- Dibenzo-18-crown 6-Ether
- Dibenzocrown
- dibenzo 18-crown-6