Description

4,4(5)-Di(1-Hydroxymyristyl)Dibenzo-18-Crown-6 is a functionalized crown ether derivative, specifically a dibenzo-18-crown-6 ether modified with hydroxymyristyl side chains. This compound matters for its enhanced ability to selectively complex with specific metal cations, particularly potassium ions, while offering improved solubility and processability in organic matrices due to its long alkyl chains. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of chemical synthesis, ion-selective sensors, membrane technology, and advanced material science for creating specialized complexing agents and phase-transfer catalysts.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly useful in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Ion-Selective Electrodes & Sensors: Serves as a key ionophore in the membrane of sensors designed for the selective detection and measurement of potassium ions.
• Metal Ion Extraction & Separation: Used in liquid-liquid extraction systems for the selective recovery, purification, or removal of specific metal cations from complex mixtures.
• Polymer & Membrane Modification: Incorporated into polymer matrices to create ion-conductive or ion-selective membranes for separation technologies and fuel cells.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block and complexing agent in supramolecular chemistry and the development of new host-guest systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chiral selector or complexing agent in chromatographic separations and spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4(5)-Di(1-Hydroxymyristyl)Dibenzo-18-Crown-6
CAS No.	74639-77-3
Molecular Formula	C46H74O8
Molecular Weight	731.1 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,11,12-Dibenzo-1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaoxacyclooctadeca-2,11-diene, 4,4'-(1-hydroxy-1-tetradecyl)diene-; 4,4'-(1-Hydroxytetradecyl)dibenzo-18-crown-6; Dibenzo-18-crown-6, 4,4'-(1-hydroxytetradecyl)-; 4,4'(5')-Bis(1-hydroxytetradecyl)dibenzo-18-crown-6; Hydroxymyristyl Dibenzo-18-Crown-6; Functionalized Dibenzo-18-Crown-6 Ether; Ionophore VI (related derivative); Potassium ionophore II (related derivative)
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Quality Control

Our 4,4(5)-Di(1-Hydroxymyristyl)Dibenzo-18-Crown-6 is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.