Description

1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane is a versatile macrocyclic polyamine ligand with significant utility in coordination chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to form stable complexes with a wide range of metal ions, making it a critical building block for advanced materials and catalysts. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of chemical synthesis, catalysis, and materials science, particularly for developing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysts.

Application

• As a key ligand in the synthesis of homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations.
• In the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with specific adsorption or catalytic properties.
• As a chelating agent in analytical chemistry for metal ion separation and detection.
• For the preparation of biomimetic complexes used in modeling enzyme active sites.
• In materials science research for creating functionalized surfaces and nanomaterials.
• As a precursor for more complex macrocyclic and cryptand ligands.
• Potential use in medical imaging and therapeutic agent development through radiolabeling.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane
CAS No.	15439-16-4
Molecular Formula	C11H26N4
Molecular Weight	214.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane; [15]aneN4; 1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane; Cyclopentadecane, 1,4,8,12-tetraaza-; 1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane (15-aneN4); 15-aneN4; 1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane, [15]aneN4; 1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane (CAS 15439-16-4)
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Quality Control

Our 1,4,8,12-Tetraazacyclopentadecane is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications, including purity grades suitable for research and development or specialized industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.