Benzo-12-crown 4-ether

Catalog Number	ACM14174084-3
CAS	14174-08-4
Structure
Description	Benzo-12-crown 4-ether, also known as B12C4E, is a cyclic ether compound with a molecular formula of C12H24O4. It is a colorless, crystalline solid with a melting point of 62-64°C and a density of 1.01 g/cm3. B12C4E is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications in both scientific research and in laboratory experiments.
IUPAC Name	2,5,8,11-tetraoxabicyclo[10.4.0]hexadeca-1(16),12,14-triene
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C12H16O4
Canonical SMILES	C1COCCOC2=CC=CC=C2OCCO1
InChI	InChI=1S/C12H16O4/c1-2-4-12-11(3-1)15-9-7-13-5-6-14-8-10-16-12/h1-4H,5-10H2
InChI Key	OAJNZFCPJVBYHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application	Benzo-12-crown 4-ether has a wide range of applications in scientific research. It can be used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, as a reagent in the synthesis of polymers, and as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It can also be used as a solubilizing agent in drug delivery systems, as a stabilizing agent in protein purification, and as a surfactant in emulsions. Additionally, Benzo-12-crown 4-ether has been used in the study of enzyme kinetics, as well as in the study of the structure and function of proteins.
GHS Pictogram	Irritant
Properties	The biochemical and physiological effects of Benzo-12-crown 4-ether are not well understood. However, it has been shown to interact with proteins and modulate their function. Additionally, Benzo-12-crown 4-ether has been shown to bind to metal ions and form complexes, which may have an effect on the activity of enzymes. It has also been shown to have an effect on the surface tension of a liquid, which could potentially affect the absorption of drugs.