18-Crown-6 Ether
Product Description
PapChem Lifesciences is a manufacturer and supplier of 18-Crown-6 Ether, a macrocyclic crown ether used in phase-transfer chemistry, ion complexation, organic synthesis, and speciality chemical applications.
18-Crown-6 is known for its ability to form complexes with selected metal and ammonium cations. Its molecular structure contains six oxygen atoms positioned within a cyclic cavity, enabling interactions with ions such as K⁺, NH₄⁺ and Rb⁺.
The compound is used as a phase-transfer catalyst and is particularly relevant to chemical processes where ion complexation and transfer are required. It also finds application in pharmaceutical and process chemistry associated with compounds such as Cefpodoxime Proxetil, Diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC), Remogliflozin, and Adagrasib.
PapChem Lifesciences supplies this material for B2B requirements involving synthesis, research, process development, and speciality chemical applications.
📋 Product Details
Chemical Name : 18-Crown-6
CAS Number : 17455-13-9
Chemical Class : Crown Ether
Synonyms : 18-Crown-6-Ether | 1,4,7,10,13,16-Hexaoxacyclooctadecane | 18-Crown-6
🔍 Product Highlights
Product Type : Speciality Chemical
Chemical Family : Crown Ether
Primary Function : Phase-Transfer Catalyst
Attributes : Macrocyclic structure containing six ether oxygen atoms | Suitable for
cation complexation | Forms complexes with K⁺, NH₄⁺ and Rb⁺ | Used in
phase-transfer chemistry| Applicable to organic and process synthesis |
Relevant to pharmaceutical process chemistry | Suitable for laboratory,
R&D and industrial requirements
⚙️ Applications
🧪 Phase-Transfer Chemistry
18-Crown-6 Ether is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in chemical synthesis. Its ability to complex with selected cations can facilitate the movement and availability of ionic species within suitable reaction systems.
⚗️ Cation Complexation
The compound is particularly suitable for complexing with K⁺, NH₄⁺ and Rb⁺. This characteristic makes it useful in chemical processes and research involving ion recognition and cation-mediated reactions.
💊 Cefpodoxime Proxetil Chemistry
18-Crown-6 Ether is used in chemical processes associated with Cefpodoxime Proxetil, supporting specialized pharmaceutical synthesis and process chemistry applications.
🧬 Diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC) Applications
The material is also associated with chemical processes involving Diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC), making it relevant to specialized synthesis and laboratory chemistry.
🔬 Remogliflozin Process Chemistry
18-Crown-6 Ether finds application in process chemistry associated with Remogliflozin, where crown ether-mediated ion complexation can be relevant to synthetic reaction systems.
🧪 Adagrasib Manufacturing
The compound is also used in chemical processes associated with Adagrasib, a pharmaceutical compound used in antineoplastic applications.
📦 Product Packaging and Supply Chain
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