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    Synthesis

    This compound is prepared by a modified Williamson ether synthesis in the presence of a templating cation:
    (CH2OCH2CH2Cl)2 … See more

    Reactions

    18-Crown-6 has a high affinity for the hydronium ion H3O , as it can fit inside the crown ether. Thus, reaction of 18-crown-6 with strong acids gives the cation [H3O·18-crown-6] . For example, interaction of 18-crown-6 wit… See more

    Applications

    18-Crown-6 binds to a variety of small cations, using all six oxygens as donor atoms. Crown ethers can be used in the laboratory as phase transfer catalysts. Salts which are normally insoluble in organic solvents ar… See more

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