Description

n-Methoxymethylaza-15-Crown-5, 96 is a functionalized aza-crown ether derivative, specifically a methoxymethyl-substituted 1-aza-15-crown-5. This compound matters as a highly selective and efficient complexing agent for metal cations, particularly alkali and alkaline earth metals, due to the pre-organized cavity of the crown ether ring and the coordinating nitrogen atom. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of supramolecular chemistry, ion-selective sensors, phase-transfer catalysis, and advanced material science for developing selective extraction systems, membrane transport agents, and novel molecular devices.

Application

• Ion-Selective Electrodes (ISEs) and Sensors: Acts as a key ionophore in polymeric membrane electrodes for the potentiometric detection of specific cations like sodium or potassium.
• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates the transfer of ionic reagents between immiscible phases in organic synthesis, enhancing reaction rates and yields.
• Metal Ion Extraction and Separation: Used in liquid-liquid extraction processes for the selective recovery, purification, or removal of target metal ions from complex mixtures.
• Supramolecular Chemistry Research: Serves as a building block for constructing more complex host-guest systems, catenanes, rotaxanes, and molecular machines.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create ion-conductive materials or membranes with specific ion-transport properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chiral selector or complexing agent in chromatographic separations (e.g., HPLC, CE) for enantiomeric resolution or ion analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-Methoxymethylaza-15-Crown-5, 96
CAS No.	91043-70-8
Molecular Formula	C13H27NO6
Molecular Weight	293.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxymethyl-1-aza-15-crown-5; 1-Aza-15-crown-5, 1-(methoxymethyl)-; N-Methoxymethyl-1-aza-15-crown-5; Methoxymethylaza-15-crown-5; Aza-crown ether derivative; Ionophore A; MAC-15C5; N-(Methoxymethyl)-1,4,7,10,13-pentaoxa-16-azacyclooctadecane
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Quality Control

Our n-Methoxymethylaza-15-Crown-5, 96 undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing detailed results for purity, identity, and key specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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