Description

Methyl 4-Phenylcubanecarboxylate is a high-value, synthetically derived organic compound featuring the unique and highly strained cubane core. This compound matters as a sophisticated chemical building block, prized for its rigid, three-dimensional geometry which is instrumental in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds to enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where the cubane structure can impart unique biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and energetic materials with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in fundamental studies of strained hydrocarbon chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized to construct complex, sterically demanding ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Phenylcubanecarboxylate
CAS No.	123675-82-1
Molecular Formula	C16H16O2
Molecular Weight	240.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-phenylcubane-1-carboxylate; 4-Phenylcubane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1-Carbomethoxy-4-phenylcubane; Methyl (4-phenylcuban-1-yl)carboxylate; 4-Phenylcubanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 1-(Methoxycarbonyl)-4-phenylcubane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Phenylcubanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and structural identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical research and development projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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