5-Crown-5 | CAS 33100-27-5
Highly Selective Ether for Metal Complexation and Ion Transport Applications
Product Overview
15-Crown-5 (CAS No. 33100-27-5) is a cyclic ether known for selective metal cation complexation, especially with alkali metals.
It is widely used in chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, and ion transport applications.
With a purity of ≥98%, it is manufactured under stringent quality protocols.
Chemlyte Solutions offers this product as a reliable, cost-effective alternative to DOW crown ethers for various industrial applications.
Key Properties
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Chemical Name: 15-Crown-5
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CAS Number: 33100-27-5
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Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid/solid
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Purity: ≥95.0%
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Solubility: Soluble in polar organic solvents (ethanol, acetone, chloroform)
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Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources
Application Highlights
✅ Metal Ion Complexation:
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Forms strong complexes with alkali metal ions like Na⁺, K⁺, and Li⁺.
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Used for solvent extraction and metal isolation.
✅ Ion Transport in Electrochemical Systems:
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Serves as an ionophore in electrochemical sensors, enhancing selectivity and sensitivity.
✅ Catalysis in Organic Synthesis:
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Acts as a ligand in metal-activated complexes, accelerating organic reactions.
✅ Solvent Extraction & Separation:
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Effectively isolates metal ions in mining and recycling processes.
✅ Ion Pairing in Analytical Chemistry:
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Used for ion pair chromatography and liquid-liquid extraction, offering high specificity.
Typical End Uses
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Ion selective electrodes and electrochemical sensors
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Solvent extraction in nuclear fuel reprocessing
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Catalyst ligand in organic synthesis
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Metal ion transporters for bioinorganic chemistry
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Analytical reagent in chromatography and spectrometry
Packaging & Delivery
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Standard Sizes: 1 kg | 5 kg | 25 kg
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Custom Packaging: Available upon request
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Documentation: COA, MSDS, TDS
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Logistics: Global shipping with short lead times
Why Chemlyte Solutions?
✅ Reliable alternative to DOW crown ethers with competitive pricing
✅ High-quality, GMP-compliant manufacturing
✅ In-stock supply and flexible MOQ options
✅ Over 10 years of experience in chemical sourcing and custom synthesis
✅ End-to-end technical support from sampling to full-scale implementation
✅ Full regulatory transparency and documentation
📩 Contact Chemlyte Solutions for pricing, samples, or technical support. Explore how 15-Crown-5 can enhance your metal ion complexation or ion transport applications.
