Description

1,1-Dimethylsila-17-Crown-6 is a specialized organosilicon crown ether compound, recognized for its unique silicon-containing macrocyclic structure. This compound is valued for its ability to selectively bind cations, offering distinct advantages over traditional all-oxygen crown ethers in terms of lipophilicity and complexation behavior. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in advanced material science, catalysis, and the development of novel separation and sensing technologies.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly useful in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Ionophore for Sensors: Serves as a key component in the development of ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) and optical chemical sensors for specific metal cations.
• Separation Science: Employed in liquid-liquid extraction and chromatographic techniques for the selective separation and purification of metal ions.
• Material Science Research: Used as a building block or modifying agent in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, silica-based materials, and supramolecular assemblies.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a ligand to modify the solubility and activity of metal catalysts in non-aqueous media.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a complexing agent to enhance detection sensitivity or selectivity in spectroscopic and electrochemical analyses.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dimethylsila-17-Crown-6
CAS No.	83890-22-6
Molecular Formula	C14H28O6Si
Molecular Weight	320.46 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethyl-1-sila-17-crown-6; 1,1-Dimethylsilacycloheptadeca-4,7,10,13,16-pentaene-1-oxide; Dimethylsila-17-crown-6; Silicon-containing 17-crown-6 ether; 17-Crown-6, 1,1-dimethyl-1-sila-; 1,1-Dimethyl-1-sila-4,7,10,13,16-pentaoxacycloheptadecane
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dimethylsila-17-Crown-6 is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, 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 protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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