Description

N,N'-Dicarboxymethyldiaza-18-Crown-6, 99+% is a high-purity, functionalized crown ether derivative, specifically a diaza-18-crown-6 ether with carboxymethyl groups. This compound matters for its enhanced metal ion binding capabilities, offering superior selectivity and complexation strength for specific cations compared to its parent crown ether. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of coordination chemistry, catalysis, and chemical separation, as well as for developing advanced materials and sensors.

Application

• Selective Metal Ion Extraction and Separation: Used as a complexing agent in liquid-liquid extraction processes for the separation of specific alkali, alkaline earth, or transition metal ions from complex mixtures.
• Catalysis and Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Serves as a ligand to solubilize metal catalysts in organic phases or acts directly as a phase-transfer catalyst for reactions involving ionic reagents.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Incorporated into sensor membranes and electrodes for the potentiometric or optical detection of target cations due to its selective binding properties.
• Supramolecular Chemistry and Host-Guest Systems: A key building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures, rotaxanes, and catenanes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chiral selector or complexing agent in capillary electrophoresis (CE) and chromatographic methods for enantiomer separation or metal analysis.
• Polymer Modification: Used to functionalize polymers, creating materials with specific ion-binding or transport properties for membranes or smart materials.
• Wastewater Treatment and Metal Recovery: Applied in processes to selectively remove or recover valuable or toxic metal ions from industrial effluents.
• Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies involving ion transport across membranes or as a model for biological ionophores.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Dicarboxymethyldiaza-18-Crown-6, 99+%
CAS No.	72912-01-7
Molecular Formula	C18H32N2O8
Molecular Weight	404.46 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,10,13-Tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane-7,16-diacetic acid; DCDA-18-Crown-6; N,N'-Bis(carboxymethyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane; 4,13-Diaza-18-crown-6-N,N'-diacetic acid; Diaza-18-crown-6-diacetic acid; 7,16-Diaza-1,4,10,13-tetraoxacyclooctadecane-7,16-diacetic acid; DCDA-18C6; Aza-crown ether diacetic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our N,N'-Dicarboxymethyldiaza-18-Crown-6 is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with the specified 99+% purity grade. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.