Description

1,4,7,10,13,16-Benzohexaoxacyclooctadecin, 18-Ethynyl-2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,15-Decahydro- is a specialized macrocyclic ether compound featuring a benzo-fused crown ether structure with an ethynyl functional group. This unique architecture makes it a valuable complexing agent and supramolecular building block for advanced research and material development. It is primarily sought by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of coordination chemistry, sensor technology, and catalysis for creating selective host-guest systems.

Application

• Supramolecular Chemistry Research: Acts as a key precursor or host molecule for constructing complex molecular architectures and studying non-covalent interactions.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Utilized in the design of selective ionophores for electrochemical or optical sensors targeting specific metal cations.
• Catalysis & Ligand Design: Serves as a sophisticated ligand scaffold for transition metal catalysts, potentially enhancing selectivity in organic transformations.
• Material Science: Incorporated into polymers or surface coatings to impart specific ion-binding or molecular recognition properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use as a specialized intermediate in the synthesis of complex, macrocycle-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in separation science, such as in the stationary phases for chromatography, for the selective separation of ionic species.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,7,10,13,16-Benzohexaoxacyclooctadecin, 18-Ethynyl-2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,15-Decahydro-
CAS No.	92710-95-7
Molecular Formula	C20H24O6
Molecular Weight	360.40 g/mol
Synonyms	18-Ethynylbenzo-18-crown-6; 18-Ethynyl-2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,15-decahydro-1,4,7,10,13,16-benzohexaoxacyclooctadecin; Ethynylbenzo-18-crown-6 ether; Benzo-18-crown-6-ethyne derivative; 1,4,7,10,13,16-Benzohexaoxacyclooctadec-18-yne; 18-Ethynylbenzo-18-crown-6 ether; Acetylene-functionalized benzo-18-crown-6; Crown ether ethynyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of this advanced chemical intermediate adheres to strict in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and development 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.