| Description | 12-Crown-4 disrupts Aβ40 fibrils. 12-Crown-4 can enter into the hydrophobic core region and form competitive, hydrophobic interactions with key hydrophobic residues. |
| Synonyms | 12 C 4, 12-Crown-4 ether, 12C4, 12-C-4 |
| molecular weight | 176.21 |
| Molecular formula | C8H16O4 |
| CAS | 294-93-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: Soluble |
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