Description

1,2-Dicarba-Closo-Dodecaborane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized boron cluster compound featuring a carboxylic acid functional group, making it a versatile building block in advanced materials science. Its unique carborane cage structure provides exceptional thermal and chemical stability, which is critical for developing high-performance polymers and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), high-temperature polymers, and organometallic catalysis.

Application

• Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT): Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing tumor-targeting boron delivery agents due to its high boron content and modifiable carboxylic acid group.
• High-Performance Polymers: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create polycarboranesiloxanes and other polymers with outstanding thermal stability, chemical resistance, and flame-retardant properties.
• Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a robust, electron-withdrawing ligand scaffold for constructing novel metal complexes used in catalytic processes.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Employed in the development of liquid crystals, nanomaterials, and thermally stable coatings where the inert carborane cage enhances material properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where the incorporation of boron atoms is desired for specific biological activity.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring the chemistry and applications of icosahedral boron clusters.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dicarba-Closo-Dodecaborane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	18178-04-6
Molecular Formula	C3H12B10O2
Molecular Weight	195.77 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxy-1,2-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12); 1-Carboxy-o-carborane; 1,2-Dicarbadodecaborane(12)-1-carboxylic Acid; o-Carborane-1-carboxylic Acid; 1,2-Dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12)-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxylic Acid-o-carborane; 1,2-Dicarbollide-1-carboxylic Acid (deprotonated form); 1-HOOC-1,2-C2B10H11
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dicarba-Closo-Dodecaborane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of advanced material and pharmaceutical intermediate supply.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.