1,4,7,10-Tetraazacyclododecane-1-acetic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester(CAS: 137145-75-6)

The compound has a crystalline form and a molecular weight of approximately 314.4 g/mol. It has moderate solubility in common organic solvents. Chemically, it is stable but can react with strong bases. It is a chelating agent and can form coordination complexes with various metal ions.

The compound is typically synthesized through the esterification of 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1-acetic acid with dimethylethyl methyl ester. Commonly used conditions include reflux in the presence of a catalyst like sulfuric acid. The yield is around 85-90%, and the product is isolated by simple extraction and drying.

This compound is used in pharmaceuticals for metal ion chelation therapy, in polymers as a stabilizer, and in sensors for metal ion detection. It is also used in the semiconductor industry for surface cleaning and etching processes.

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