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Cyclobutanocucurbit[5]uril

Cyclobutanocucurbit[5]uril

Basic Information

Product NameCyclobutanocucurbit[5]uril
CAS Registry NumberAvailable upon request
FormulaC40H48N20O10·10H2O
Molecular Weight1140 g/mol
Purity≥98%
StorageSealed, light-proof, store at room temperature in dry conditions

Specifications & Pricing

SpecificationsPriceStock Status
50mg$840In Stock
100mg$1,120In Stock
200mg$1,960In Stock
500mg$5,600In Stock

Product Description

Solubility: Excellent water solubility (30 mg/mL), moderate alcohol solubility (e.g., methanol 8-10 mg/mL). Good solubility in acids. Chemical properties: Forms complexes with metal ions. Appearance: Colorless or white powder, purity ≥95%

Applications

Enhanced Water SolubilityAlcohol SolubilitySupramolecular Chemistry

Technical Notes on Cyclobutane-Containing Cucurbiturils

The cyclobutano-fused series (CyB5CB[5], CyB6CB[6]) offers excellent solubility in both water and alcohols. Unlike water-only systems, these materials are easier to use in water/alcohol mixtures, coating formulations, composite processes requiring an organic co-solvent, and specific chromatographic and materials-processing workflows. The rigid cavity and carbonyl portals remain unchanged, so recognition behavior is comparable to the parent homologues—ideal whenever the host must stay dissolved in mixed media.

Storage, Solubility, and Handling Guidelines

  • Store sealed, dry, and protected from light at room temperature. For long-term storage, keep at 2–8 °C under dry conditions.
  • Cucurbituril powders are slightly hygroscopic. Reseal immediately after use and record the batch number and opening date.
  • Solubility tips: CB[7] and the modified series dissolve directly in water. For CB[6], first dissolve in formic acid or DMSO, then dilute into the target solvent system.
  • Filter stock host solutions and use them fresh; for binding experiments, record buffer composition, ionic strength, and pH.
  • These materials are for research use only and must not be used in humans, food, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or clinical diagnostics.
  • Batch-specific purity, water content, and spectral data are available upon request prior to ordering.

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