Description

Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-Iodocubane-1-Carboxylate is a highly specialized and synthetically challenging iodinated cubane derivative. This compound matters as a valuable, high-energy building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research, prized for its unique strained cage structure. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams and academic research groups focused on developing novel energetic materials, high-density fuels, and complex molecular architectures where the cubane scaffold is of interest.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where the rigid cubane core is used as a bioisostere for benzene rings.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a high-density, high-strain building block for the development of next-generation propellants and explosives.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Utilized in methodological studies and the construction of complex, three-dimensional molecular frameworks due to its unique reactivity.
• Materials Science: Explored for creating novel polymers and crystalline materials with specific optical or electronic properties derived from the cubane structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for research laboratories in chemistry and chemical engineering focusing on strained hydrocarbon chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-Iodocubane-1-Carboxylate
CAS No.	122200-58-2
Molecular Formula	C11H13IO2
Molecular Weight	304.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-iodocubane-1-carboxylate; (1S,2R,3R,8S)-Methyl 4-iodocubane-1-carboxylate; 4-Iodocubane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Cubane-1-carboxylic acid, 4-iodo-, methyl ester, (1S,2R,3R,8S)-; Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-iodopentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]octane-1-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-Iodocubane-1-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive research applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and specifications can be aligned with specific research or development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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