Macrocyclic polyethers with the repeating unit of (-CH2-CH2-O)n where n is greater than 2 and some oxygens may be replaced by nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus. These compounds are useful for coordinating CATIONS. The nomenclature uses a prefix to indicate the size of the ring and a suffix for the number of heteroatoms.
Also Known As:
Ethers, Crown; Oxa-Thia Crown Ethers; Aza Oxa Crown Ethers; Crown Ethers, Aza-Oxa; Crown Ethers, Oxa-Thia; Ether, Crown; Ethers, Aza-Oxa Crown; Ethers, Oxa-Thia Crown; Oxa Thia Crown Ethers; Aza-Oxa Crown Ethers; Crown Ether; Cryptands; Cryptate; Cryptates