Description

1,4-Cubanedicarboxylic Acid is a high-value, rigid organic building block derived from the unique cubane hydrocarbon framework. This compound matters for its exceptional structural geometry and thermal stability, which impart novel properties to advanced materials. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a rigid scaffold in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides where a stable, three-dimensional core structure is advantageous.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with high thermal stability and unique mechanical properties.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a precursor for high-density, high-stability energetic compounds due to the strained cubane cage.
• Material Science: Employed in the design of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and other crystalline materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The dicarboxylic acid groups allow for chelation, making it useful for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Cubanedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	32846-66-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dicarboxycubane; Cubane-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-Cubanediylbis(formic acid); Pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]octane-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; Cubanedicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-Cubanediyldimethanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Cubanedicarboxylic Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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