Chemical Properties
white to slightly beige fluffy powder
Uses
Crown ether/Dibenzo-18-crown-6 for synthesis. CAS 14187-32-7, molar mass 360.41 g/mol.
Uses
Dibenzo-18-crown-6, is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is an important organic intermediate.
Definition
ChEBI: Dibenzo-18-crown-6 is a crown ether that is 18-crown-6 ortho-fused to two benzene rings at positions 8-9 and 17-18. It has a role as a phase-transfer catalyst. It is a member of benzenes and a crown ether.
Purification Methods
Crystallise it from *benzene, n-heptane or toluene and dry it under vacuum at room temperature for several days. [Szezygiel J Phys Chem 91 1252 1987, V.gtle ed. Top Corr Chem (Host Guest Complex Chemistry) 98 1981.]
