Aure Chemical Delivers Reliable 18-Crown-6 (CAS 17455-13-9) at Consistent Quality
18-Crown-6 (CAS 17455-13-9) is a macrocyclic polyether recognized for its selective binding of potassium cations. It serves as an efficient phase-transfer catalyst that enhances the reactivity of potassium salts in non-polar organic solvents during synthetic transformations.
Aure Chemical supplies this specialty reagent in high purity for organic synthesis and fine chemical applications. Our material supports chemists working on coordination chemistry, ion transport studies, and process optimization in laboratory and pilot-scale settings.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 17455-13-9 |
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| EC No. | 241-473-5 |
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| Linear Formula | C12H24O6 |
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| Molecular Weight | 264.32 |
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| Appearance | White or colorless crystalline solid |
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| Melting Point | 37-40 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 116 °C at 0.2 mmHg (lit.) |
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| Density | 1.175 g/cm³ (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Soluble in water and common organic solvents (chloroform, acetonitrile, dichloromethane) |
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| Storage Conditions | Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Hygroscopic; protect from moisture and light. |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
Organic synthesis intermediate: 18-Crown-6 functions as a phase-transfer catalyst by selectively complexing potassium ions to accelerate anion reactivity in biphasic organic reactions.
Fine chemical intermediate: Used in fine chemical production to improve selectivity and efficiency in potassium-mediated synthetic routes for specialty compounds.
Laboratory research: Applied in research exploring host-guest chemistry, supramolecular assemblies, and cation coordination phenomena.
Process development: Supports route optimization and scale-up in organic processes by enabling controlled ion transport and milder reaction conditions.
Specialty chemical synthesis: Facilitates construction of advanced functional molecules and coordination complexes in specialty chemical manufacturing.
Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Partner
Consistent product quality: Aure Chemical delivers high-purity 18-Crown-6 with rigorous batch-to-batch consistency verified through dedicated quality control for organic intermediate use.
Flexible global supply: Established logistics networks ensure stable supply from laboratory to bulk scale for international fine chemical customers.
SDS and COA support: Complete SDS, COA, and technical documentation provided upon request to streamline sourcing and regulatory compliance.
Packaging and technical service: Flexible options in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg fiber drums with PE liners, backed by responsive technical assistance for application support.
