The title compound, aqua[2-({2-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenoxy]ethoxy}
phenoxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}methyl)-benzoato]rubidium monohydrate, [Rb(C32H33O10
)].H2O, shows a monomeric structure. The polyether chain encloses Rb+ and a
dopts an S-like conformation. The Rb+ centre is ninefold coordinated by one
O atom of the carboxylate group, the O atom of the terminal hydroxy group,
six ethereal O atoms and one water molecule. An intermolecular hydrogen bo
nd was observed between the terminal hydroxy group and the hydrate water mo
lecule.