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C8H20N4
172.27 g/mol
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Cyclen

CAS294-90-6EC425-450-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Cyclen is a macrocyclic aza-crown ether compound used as a ligand for metal chelation. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of the chelating agent DOTA, which has medical applications.

macrocyclic ligand for metal chelationsynthesis of the chelating agent DOTA

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H318Causes serious eye damage
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1,4,7,10-tetrazacyclododecane

InChIKey

QBPPRVHXOZRESW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1CNCCNCCNCCN1

Synonyms (8)
  • 1,4,7,10-tetrazacyclododecane
  • 10-tetraazacyclododecane
  • Cyclen
  • Gadobutrol Impurity 11
  • KRYPTOFIX 11 AZA
  • [12]aneN4