15-Crown-5
Product Description
15-Crown-5 Ether is a macrocyclic polyether belonging to the crown ether family, characterized by a cyclic structure containing five oxygen atoms. Also known as 1,4,7,10,13-Pentaoxacyclopentadecane, it is valued for its ability to complex with sodium ions (Na⁺) and its applications in phase-transfer catalysis and specialized chemical synthesis.
15-Crown-5 Ether is used in selected pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis processes, including applications associated with Edoxaban and Vonoprazan. Its cation-complexing properties make it relevant to organic synthesis, chemical processing, and industrial catalysis.
PapChem Lifesciences offers 15-Crown-5 Ether for B2B chemical applications, supporting customer requirements for specialized crown ethers and process chemistry materials
📋 Product Details
Chemical Name : 15-Crown-5
CAS Number : 33100-27-5
Chemical Class : Crown Ether
Synonyms : 1,4,7,10,13-Pentaoxacyclopentadecane; 15-Crown-5-ether
🔍 Product Highlights
Product Type : Specialty Chemical
Chemical Family : Crown Ether
Primary Function : Phase-Transfer Catalyst
Key Attributes : Crown ether containing five ether oxygen atoms | Suitable for
complexation with Na⁺ ions | Used as a phase-transfer catalyst
Applicable to specialized organic synthesis | Used in selected
pharmaceutical intermediate processes | Relevant to chemical
research and process development
⚙️ Applications
🧪 Phase-Transfer Catalyst
- 15-Crown-5 is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in suitable chemical reactions. Its ability to interact with metal cations makes it relevant to reaction systems involving ionic species and organic-phase components.
- This property supports its use in specialized organic synthesis and chemical processing where phase-transfer behavior is required.
⚗️Sodium Ion Complexation
- 15-Crown-5 is suitable for complexing with Na⁺ ions. Its macrocyclic structure contains oxygen donor atoms capable of interacting with sodium ions.
- This characteristic makes it useful in chemical systems involving cation coordination and related ion-transfer processes.
💊 Edoxaban Intermediate
- 15-Crown-5 is used in selected Edoxaban synthesis processes as an intermediate or process chemistry component.
- Its use relates to the chemical synthesis route and should be considered according to the specific reaction pathway and process requirements.
🧬 Vonoprazan Intermediate
- 15-Crown-5 is also used in selected Vonoprazan synthesis processes as an intermediate or process chemistry component.
- Its crown ether structure and cation-complexing characteristics can be relevant to specific synthetic transformations involved in intermediate preparation.
🔬 Chemical Synthesis & Process Chemistry
- 15-Crown-5 can be used in specialized chemical synthesis and process chemistry applications where cation coordination and phase-transfer properties are relevant.
- Its application depends on the reaction system, substrates, process conditions, and intended chemical transformation.
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