18-Crown-6-ether by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaoxacyclooctadecane, this compound is a crown ether. The reagent is available as a white powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 37 to 40 C and a boiling point of 116 C. 18-Crown-6-ether is produced by a modified Williamson ether synthesis in the presence of a templating cation. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 17455-13-9 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C12H24O6 Molecular weight: 264.32 Assay: 99 %18-Crown-6-ether has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. 18-Crown-6 can be used in the laboratory as a phase transfer catalyst. It also accelerates various substitution reactions. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.