16076-16-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,2,4,5,6,8-hexamethyl-3,7-dioxatetracyclo[3.3.0.0~2,4~.0~6,8~]octane
• CAS NO: 16076-16-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 194.2701
• Mol File: 16076-16-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 190.1°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 65.8°C
• Density: 1.248g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.763mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.592
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,2,4,5,6,8-hexamethyl-3,7-dioxatetracyclo[3.3.0.0~2,4~.0~6,8~]octane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,2,4,5,6,8-hexamethyl-3,7-dioxatetracyclo[3.3.0.0~2,4~.0~6,8~]octane(16076-16-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,2,4,5,6,8-hexamethyl-3,7-dioxatetracyclo[3.3.0.0~2,4~.0~6,8~]octane(16076-16-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 16076-16-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1,2,4,5,6,8-Hexamethyl-3,7-dioxatetracyclo[3.3.0.02,4.06,8]octane, also known as crown ether, is a cyclic polyether compound with the molecular formula C12H24O2. It is a heterocyclic compound that consists of six carbon atoms, two oxygen atoms, and eight methyl groups arranged in a ring structure. Crown ethers are known for their ability to selectively bind certain metal cations, making them useful in various chemical applications such as ion transport and extraction processes. Due to their unique structure and properties, crown ethers have found widespread use in fields such as chemistry, biology, and materials science.