339652

Cyclen

97%

• Synonym(s): 1,4,7,10-Tetraazacyclododecane
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₂₀N₄
• CAS Number: 294-90-6
• Molecular Weight: 172.27
• Beilstein: 606114
• MDL number: MFCD00066281
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24860658
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• form: solid
• mp: 110-113 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: C1CNCCNCCNCCN1
• InChI: 1S/C8H20N4/c1-2-10-5-6-12-8-7-11-4-3-9-1/h9-12H,1-8H2
• InChI key: QBPPRVHXOZRESW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Cyclen is a microcyclic tetramine that can be used as a ligand that forms a co-ordination linkage with the surface metal cations. It can be used as a synthetic precursor. It can be prepared by S-alkylation of dithiooxamide with an excess amount of bromoethane.

Application

Cyclen is an azamocrocycle, which can be used in the development of fluorescent nanosensors for the detection of metal ions.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS05,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H311,H314,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves