C12H24O6
264.31 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
18-Crown-6
CAS17455-13-9EC241-473-5
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Research Compound
18-Crown-6 is a cyclic polyether compound widely used as a complexing agent for metal ions, particularly alkali and alkaline-earth metals. Its ability to form stable complexes with cations makes it valuable in organic synthesis and catalysis.
Complexing agent for ammonium and metal ionsCatalyst in organic chemical manufacturingPhase-transfer catalyst in laboratory synthesis
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CAS 17455-13-9
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaoxacyclooctadecane
InChIKey
XEZNGIUYQVAUSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1COCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO1
Synonyms (19)
- 18-Crown-6
- 18-Crown-6 Ether, 97+ Percent
- 18-Crown-6, pkg of 25 g
- 18-Crownether-6
- 18-crown-6-ether
- Crown ether 18-crown-6
- Ethylene oxide cyclic hexamer
- Hexaoxacyclooctadecane