Description

2,6-Diketo-10,16-Dithia-18-Crown-6 is a specialized macrocyclic compound belonging to the class of thiacrown ethers, distinguished by its sulfur and ketone functional groups within the crown ether ring structure. This unique architecture provides selective binding properties for specific metal ions, making it a valuable ligand in advanced chemical synthesis and separation science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of coordination chemistry, catalysis, and sensor development, where precise molecular recognition is critical.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a selective chelating agent for soft metal ions, facilitating the study of complexation thermodynamics and kinetics.
• Catalysis: Serves as a ligand to stabilize transition metal catalysts, potentially enhancing activity and selectivity in organic transformations.
• Chemical Sensors & Extraction: Used in the development of ion-selective electrodes, membranes, and solvent extraction processes for metal separation and recovery.
• Materials Science: Incorporated into polymers or functional materials to impart metal-binding capabilities for filtration or purification applications.
• Pharmaceutical & Analytical Research: Employed in research for constructing host-guest complexes and as a model compound in supramolecular chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Diketo-10,16-Dithia-18-Crown-6
CAS No.	63689-60-1
Molecular Formula	C12H20O4S2
Molecular Weight	292.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dioxo-10,16-dithia-18-crown-6; 1,4,10,13-Tetrathia-7,16-dioxacyclooctadecane-2,6-dione; 18-Crown-6 derivative, dithiadiketo; Dithiadiketocrown ether; Thiacrown ether diketone; Macrocyclic thioether ketone; Ligand for soft metals
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,6-Diketo-10,16-Dithia-18-Crown-6 adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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