Description

4-Methoxycarbonylcubanecarboxylic Acid is a highly functionalized, strained polycyclic organic compound featuring the rigid cubane skeleton. This unique structure makes it a valuable and sophisticated building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by researchers and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for creating novel molecular architectures with specific properties.

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 pesticides and herbicides where the cubane core can impart unique biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Acts as a building block for high-energy-density materials (HEDMs), polymers, and liquid crystals due to the inherent strain and symmetry of the cubane structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create novel, sterically demanding ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A critical compound for fundamental studies in strained hydrocarbon chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the exploration of new chemical space.
• Prosthetic Group Analog: Potential use in bio-conjugation and medicinal chemistry as a non-natural, rigid analog of carboxylic acid-containing biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxycarbonylcubanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	24539-28-4
Molecular Formula	C11H10O4
Molecular Weight	206.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Cubane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid 1-methyl ester; 1-Carbomethoxycubane-4-carboxylic Acid; Methyl hydrogen cubane-1,4-dicarboxylate; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)cubane-1-carboxylic Acid; Cubane-1-carboxylic acid, 4-(methoxycarbonyl)-; 1,4-Cubanedicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methoxycarbonylcubanecarboxylic Acid is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for research chemicals. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal purity.

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)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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