Oxacyclotridecan-2-one (CAS 947-05-7)

Oxacyclotridecan-2-one, commonly referred to as a macrocyclic lactone, is a compound of interest primarily in the field of organic synthesis and material chemistry. It is studied for its potential as a starting material in the synthesis of various macrocyclic compounds, which are rings containing twelve or more atoms, that often exhibit unique physical and chemical properties due to their ring strain and conformational rigidity. This compound is also used as a building block in the creation of supramolecular structures, which are large entities formed from simple molecules through non-covalent interactions. Researchers are particularly interested in its ability to act as a host molecule in host-guest chemistry, where it can encapsulate smaller molecules within its cavity, leading to applications in molecular recognition and sensor design.

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