Description

2,4-Diphenylcyclobutane-1,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-value, multifunctional organic compound featuring a cyclobutane ring core. This structure is significant as a versatile synthetic intermediate and a potential building block for advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or precursor in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with constrained geometries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its rigid, lipophilic structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or high-performance resins with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a scaffold in asymmetric catalysis and the synthesis of complex natural products and fine chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including photochemical [2+2] cycloaddition reactions and strain-release chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4-Diphenylcyclobutane-1,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4462-95-7
Molecular Formula	C18H16O4
Molecular Weight	296.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid, 2,4-diphenyl-; Diphenylcyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid; 2,4-Diphenyl-1,3-cyclobutanedicarboxylic Acid; α,α'-Diphenylcyclobutane-γ,γ'-dicarboxylic Acid; Truxillic Acid Derivative; Truxinic Acid Derivative; (1R,3S)-rel-2,4-Diphenylcyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid (for stereoisomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Diphenylcyclobutane-1,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay (HPLC), chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profile. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project 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). The product may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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