Description

2,6-Diketo-4,10,16-Trithia-18-Crown-6 is a specialized heterocyclic crown ether compound, distinguished by its unique sulfur and ketone functional groups integrated into the macrocyclic ring structure. This molecular architecture provides exceptional selectivity for binding specific metal cations, making it a critical component in advanced chemical synthesis and separation processes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of coordination chemistry, catalysis, and materials science for developing sensors, extraction agents, and novel polymeric materials.

Application

• Selective Ionophore in Chemical Sensors: Acts as a key recognition element in ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) and optodes for detecting specific metal ions.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly useful in organic synthesis and polymerization.
• Metal Ion Extraction and Separation: Employed in solvent extraction processes for the selective recovery and purification of valuable or toxic metal ions from complex mixtures.
• Template in Supramolecular Chemistry: Serves as a building block or host molecule for constructing complex molecular assemblies and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create materials with enhanced ion-conducting or selective binding properties.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a complexing agent to mask or enhance the detection of specific cations in spectroscopic and chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Diketo-4,10,16-Trithia-18-Crown-6
CAS No.	63689-66-7
Molecular Formula	C12H18O4S3
Molecular Weight	322.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dioxo-4,10,16-trithia-18-crown-6; 18-Crown-6 derivative, dithiodiketone; 4,10,16-Trithia-18-crown-6-2,6-dione; 1,4,7,13,16,19-Hexaoxa-10,22-dithia-2,6-dioxacyclotetracosane; Diketodithiacrown ether; Thiacrown ether ketone; Sulfur-containing crown ether dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Diketo-4,10,16-Trithia-18-Crown-6 is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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