Description

Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-Cyanocubane-1-Carboxylate is a highly specialized, chiral cubane derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid three-dimensional cubane scaffold and functional handles make it invaluable for creating novel materials and pharmaceuticals with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel, high-performance crop protection agents with unique modes of action.
• Advanced Materials Science: Serves as a rigid, three-dimensional core for constructing novel polymers, liquid crystals, and high-energy-density materials (HEDMs).
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study protein-ligand interactions and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry, exploring new reactions on strained hydrocarbon frameworks.
• Coordination Chemistry: Potential ligand precursor for creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts with unique steric properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-Cyanocubane-1-Carboxylate
CAS No.	24539-26-2
Molecular Formula	C13H13NO2
Molecular Weight	215.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Cyanocubane-1-carboxylate; (1S,2R,3R,8S)-Methyl 4-cyanopentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]octane-1-carboxylate; Cubane-1-carboxylic acid, 4-cyano-, methyl ester, (1S,2R,3R,8S)-; Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-cyanopentacyclo[4.2.0.0²,⁵.0³,⁸.0⁴,⁷]octane-1-carboxylate; Chiral 4-Cyanocubane Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl (1S,2R,3R,8S)-4-Cyanocubane-1-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC and NMR, to confirm identity, enantiomeric excess, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to support your research and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.