Description

Cubane CAS NO 277-10-1 is a highly symmetric, synthetically produced hydrocarbon with a unique cubic molecular structure. This strained cage compound is of significant interest in advanced materials science and energetic materials research due to its high density and energy content. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, aerospace, and specialty chemical industries seeking novel molecular architectures.

Application

• High-Energy-Density Materials (HEDMs): Investigated as a key component in the development of novel propellants and explosives due to its strained bond energy.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized as a rigid, three-dimensional scaffold in medicinal chemistry for drug design and discovery.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a unique monomer or cross-linking agent to create polymers with exceptional thermal and mechanical properties.
• Nanotechnology & Molecular Machinery: Serves as a fundamental structural unit in the design of molecular gears, switches, and other nanoscale devices.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Explored for its potential in creating new organic electronic materials with specific charge transport characteristics.
• Theoretical & Computational Chemistry: Used as a benchmark molecule for studying strain energy, bonding, and molecular stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cubane
CAS No.	277-10-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8
Molecular Weight	104.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]octane; [8]Prismane; Cubic hydrocarbon
EINECS	205-996-4

Quality Control

Our Cubane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	130 - 133 °C

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