18-Crown-6-ether

18-Crown-6-ether is a crown ether compound and specific structural dissociator. 18-Crown-6-ether can compete with K+ for binding to G-quadruplexes, disrupting their stable structure and regulating the function of related systems. 18-Crown-6-ether binds to metal ions such as K+, enabling precise transmembrane ion transport. 18-Crown-6-ether can be used in microcapsule controlled release studies.