Description

Methyl 4-Acetoxycubanecarboxylate CAS NO 225115-48-0 is a high-value, synthetically derived cubane derivative. This compound is significant as a versatile and structurally rigid building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel molecular architectures with unique properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring a rigid, three-dimensional cubane scaffold to modulate biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides where the cubane core can impart unique binding characteristics and environmental persistence profiles.
• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Acts as a building block for high-energy materials, liquid crystals, or polymers that benefit from the exceptional strain and symmetry of the cubane structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of molecular probes and tags to study biological systems, leveraging its distinct structural signature.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry focused on strained hydrocarbon chemistry and functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Acetoxycubanecarboxylate
CAS No.	225115-48-0
Molecular Formula	C13H14O4
Molecular Weight	234.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-acetoxycubane-1-carboxylate; 4-(Acetyloxy)cubane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Cubane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, 1-methyl ester 4-acetate; Methyl 4-acetoxycubane-1-carboxylate; 1-Methoxycarbonylcubane-4-yl acetate; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Acetoxycubanecarboxylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific research or development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture uptake. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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