Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
14098-24-9
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Benzo-18-crown-6 is a macrocyclic polyether defined by its high affinity for alkali metal cations, particularly potassium. Synthesized via the condensation of catechol with ethylene glycol derivatives, it serves as a critical phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. The molecular formula is C20H24O6 and CAS number is 25791-24-2.
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