Description

Para-Dodecylcalix(8)Arene is a sophisticated, large-ring macrocyclic compound belonging to the calixarene family, functionalized with twelve-carbon alkyl chains. This molecular architecture provides a versatile three-dimensional cavity, making it a valuable supramolecular host for selective binding and molecular recognition applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in advanced material science, nanotechnology, and as a key building block for developing novel chemical sensors and separation media.

Application

• Supramolecular Chemistry & Host-Guest Systems: Acts as a molecular receptor for ions, gases, and organic molecules due to its defined cavity size and tunable lower-rim functionality.
• Chemical Sensing & Detection: Serves as a selective recognition element in the development of electrochemical or optical sensors for analytes in environmental and biomedical fields.
• Catalysis & Catalyst Support: Used to create well-defined nanoreactors or to immobilize metal catalysts, enhancing reaction selectivity and efficiency.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: A precursor for constructing porous organic polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional nanomaterials with tailored porosity.
• Separation Science: Employed in chromatography stationary phases or extraction materials for the selective separation of isomers, enantiomers, or specific metal ions.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for drug delivery applications, utilizing its cavity to encapsulate and transport active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Surface Modification & Coatings: The long dodecyl chains facilitate self-assembly on surfaces, used to create modified interfaces with specific chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Para-Dodecylcalix(8)Arene
CAS No.	102622-20-8
Molecular Formula	C176H216O8
Molecular Weight	~2434.67 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Dodecylcalix[8]arene; Calix[8]arene, p-dodecyl-; Octakis(p-dodecyl)calix[8]arene; 5,11,17,23,29,35,41,47-Octa-dodecylcalix[8]arene; 5,11,17,23,29,35,41,47-Octakis(dodecyl)-49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56-octahydroxycalix[8]arene; Dodecyloxycalix[8]arene; C12-Calix[8]arene; Macrocyclic octamer with dodecyl substituents
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Quality Control

Our Para-Dodecylcalix(8)Arene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment, NMR for structural confirmation, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.