CAS 294-93-9

12-Crown-4

Description:

12-Crown-4 is a cyclic polyether belonging to the crown ether family, characterized by its ability to selectively bind cations, particularly alkali metals like sodium and potassium. Its molecular structure consists of a 12-membered ring containing four ether oxygen atoms, which create a cavity that can encapsulate cations due to the size and geometry of the ring. This selective binding is attributed to the electron-donating nature of the oxygen atoms, which stabilize the cation through coordination. 12-Crown-4 is typically a colorless, crystalline solid at room temperature and is soluble in polar organic solvents such as methanol and acetonitrile. It is widely used in various applications, including extraction processes, ion-selective electrodes, and as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. The compound's ability to form complexes with metal ions makes it valuable in analytical chemistry and materials science. Additionally, its unique properties have led to research in areas such as supramolecular chemistry and drug delivery systems.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O4/c1-2-10-5-6-12-8-7-11-4-3-9-1/h1-8H2

InChI key: InChIKey=XQQZRZQVBFHBHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C1COCCOCCOCCO1

Synonyms:

• 1,4,7,10-Tetraoxaciclododecano
• 1,4,7,10-Tetraoxacyclododecan
• 1,4,7,10-Tetraoxacyclododecane
• 1,4,7,10-Tetraoxycyclododecane
• 12-Crown 4-Ether
• Crown
• Crown Ether/12-Crown-4
• Eoct
• Ethylene oxide cyclic tetramer
• Lithium ionophore V
• 12C4

12-Crown-4, 98%

CAS: 294-93-9

It serves as an aprotic solvent for alkali metals, the sodium solution is a strong reducing agent. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar p

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 176.21

Ref: 02-A11972

12-Crown-4

CAS: 294-93-9

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 176.2102

Ref: IN-DA002Y9U

12-Crown-4

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12-Crown-4 dissolves Aβ40 fibrils by penetrating their hydrophobic core to interact with crucial residues.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 176.21

Ref: TM-T19730

12-Crown-4-ether

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12-Crown-4-ether

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Colourless Liquid

Molecular weight: 176.21g/mol

Ref: 54-OR10917

12-Crown-4

CAS: 294-93-9

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄

Molecular weight: 176.22

Ref: 7W-GK3097

12-Crown 4-Ether

CAS: 294-93-9

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄

Purity: >95.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 176.21

Ref: 3B-C0858

12-Crown-4

Controlled Product

CAS: 294-93-9

Applications 12-CROWN-4 (cas# 294-93-9) is a useful research chemical.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 176.21

Ref: TR-C790010