Abstract
The abilities of various cyclic and acyclic polyethers to solubilize potassium permanganate in organic solvents have been compared. In general, the cyclic compounds (crown ethers) are more effective than acyclic polyethers of comparable molecular weights. Each mole of 18-crown-6 is capable of solubilizing one mole of potassium permanganate in most solvents whereas the corresponding linear polymer, dimethyloctaethylene glycol, is much less effective, particularly in solvents of low polarity. Very long chain polymers are capable of complexing more than one mole of potassium ion per mole of polyether and thus bringing more than one mole of potassium permanganate into solution. A comparison with other studies on acyclic polyethylene glycols suggests that these structures would be helical with the oxygen complexed potassium ions inside and the permanganate anions arranged along the exterior.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
