Catalog Number |
ACM14098443 |
CAS |
14098-44-3 |
Structure |
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Description |
Benzo-15-crown-5 (also known as benzo-15-crown ether) is a cyclic polyether compound that has a broad range of applications in organic and inorganic chemistry. The compound is composed of a five-membered ring of alternating carbon and oxygen atoms, with a benzene ring attached to the oxygen atom at the center of the ring. It has been used in a variety of synthetic and analytical processes, including synthesis of organic compounds, catalysis, and chromatographic separations. It has also been studied for its potential use in drug delivery and as a drug target. |
Synonyms |
2,5,8,11,14-Pentaoxabicyclo[13.4.0]nonadeca-1(15),16,18-triene; 6,7,9,10,12,13,15,16-Octahydro-5,8,11,14,17-pentaoxa-5H-benzocyclopentadecene |
IUPAC Name |
2,5,8,11,14-pentaoxabicyclo[13.4.0]nonadeca-1(19),15,17-triene |
Molecular Weight |
268.3 g/mol |
Molecular Formula |
C14H20O5 |
Canonical SMILES |
C1COCCOC2=CC=CC=C2OCCOCCO1 |
InChI |
InChI=1S/C14H20O5/c1-2-4-14-13(3-1)18-11-9-16-7-5-15-6-8-17-10-12-19-14/h1-4H,5-12H2 |
InChI Key |
FNEPSTUXZLEUCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Boiling Point |
399.2 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point |
79.0 °C |
Purity |
98% |
Appearance |
Powder |
Application |
Benzo-15-crown-5 has been used in a variety of scientific research applications, including synthesis of organic compounds, catalysis, and chromatographic separations. It has also been studied for its potential use in drug delivery and as a drug target. In addition, benzo-15-crown-5 has been used to study the effects of cyclic polyethers on the structure and function of proteins, and it has been used to study the structure and function of membrane proteins. |
GHS Pictogram |
Irritant |
Isomeric SMILES |
C1COCCOC2=CC=CC=C2OCCOCCO1 |
Properties |
Benzo-15-crown-5 has been shown to have a variety of effects on biochemical and physiological processes. It has been shown to modulate the activity of enzymes, allowing it to affect the metabolism of drugs and other molecules. It has also been shown to affect the structure and function of proteins, and it has been used to study the structure and function of membrane proteins. In addition, benzo-15-crown-5 has been used to study the effects of cyclic polyethers on the structure and function of proteins. |