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Crown ethers are cyclic polyethers that contain multiple oxygen atoms, usually arranged in a regular pattern. The first crown ether was synthesized by Charles Pederson while working at DuPont in 1967. For this work, Pedersen was co-awarded the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Crown ethers are named using the formula x-crown-y, where x is the total number of atoms in the ring and y is the number of ether oxygen atoms. The term 'crown' refers to the crown-like shape that these ether molecules take.
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Air and light can initiate slow autoxidation in ethers during storage. This reaction progressively generates organic peroxides, so the hazard can increase even when a container appears undisturbed. Limiting exposure by keeping containers tightly closed and placing them in a cool, dark location helps reduce the conditions that support peroxide accumulation.
Evaporation or distillation can concentrate organic peroxides that have formed during storage. As their concentration increases, these compounds may become shock-sensitive, creating a serious explosion risk during handling. Consequently, peroxide-forming ethers require monitoring under institutional procedures, particularly before operations that could remove solvent and leave concentrated residues.
Effective controls address three connected concerns: volatility, flammability, and peroxide formation. Volatile ethers can create exposure and fire risks, while flammable vapors require appropriate storage conditions. Separately, slow peroxide accumulation introduces an aging-related hazard. Managing all three explains the need for closed containers, controlled storage locations, and scheduled monitoring rather than relying on one precaution.
Containers should remain tightly closed and clearly dated throughout storage. Closing the container limits contact with air and reduces the opportunity for vapor release, while dating provides information needed to monitor how long a peroxide-forming material has been stored. Together, these practices support institutional review and help identify materials requiring further attention.
Ethers should be kept in a cool, dark, well-ventilated location within an approved flammable-storage cabinet. This arrangement addresses their flammability and volatility while reducing exposure to light that can contribute to peroxide formation. Applying the same storage approach in research and teaching laboratories supports safer routine handling and more consistent laboratory operations.
Laboratories should monitor peroxide-forming materials according to their institutional procedures. Monitoring is important because storage time and exposure conditions can allow peroxides to accumulate gradually, even without visible changes. The process supports decisions about continued storage and handling while helping prevent hazardous concentration during evaporation or distillation. Local procedures provide the required framework for this oversight.
Research and teaching laboratories may store ethers for different activities, but both must control fire, explosion, and exposure risks. Consistent practices, including dated containers, approved flammable storage, and institutional monitoring, reduce hazards during routine operations. These controls also support reliable laboratory work by making storage conditions and the status of peroxide-forming materials easier to manage.