Description

1,2,3,4-Cyclobutanetetracarboxdiimide is a high-value, multifunctional organic building block characterized by its rigid cyclobutane core and four reactive imide groups. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of advanced polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional materials, offering unique structural and electronic properties. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it serves as a critical intermediate for creating novel compounds with tailored performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for synthesizing novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polyimides, polyamides, and other specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chelating ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: A key precursor for developing organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors for OLEDs or photovoltaic cells.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Cyclobutanetetracarboxdiimide
CAS No.	4415-88-7
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	192.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclobutane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxdiimide; 1,2,3,4-Cyclobutanetetracarboxylic Acid Diimide; 1H,3H-Cyclobutate[1,2-c:3,4-c']difuran-1,3,5,7(2H,4H,6H,8H)-tetrone; Tetrahydro-1H,3H-cyclobutate[1,2-c:3,4-c']difuran-1,3,5,7-tetrone; Cyclobutane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic acid bisimide; CBTCDI
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Cyclobutanetetracarboxdiimide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.