Description

Methyl 4-Hydroxymethylcubanecarboxylate is a high-value, functionalized cubane derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique, highly strained cubane cage structure imparts exceptional thermal stability and energetic density, making it a compound of significant interest for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of high-energy materials, medicinal chemistry, and polymer science seeking to incorporate the rigid cubane scaffold into novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly where the rigid, three-dimensional cubane structure is used as a bioisostere for benzene rings to improve metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• High-Performance Polymer Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced polymers and resins with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties for aerospace and specialty coating applications.
• Energetic Materials Research: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of high-density, cage-structured energetic compounds for specialized propellant and explosive formulations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel, sterically demanding ligands for catalysis.
• Advanced Material Science: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel organic frameworks and molecular devices that leverage the unique electronic properties of the cubane core.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for fundamental research in synthetic organic chemistry and the exploration of strained hydrocarbon chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Hydroxymethylcubanecarboxylate
CAS No.	60462-19-3
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)cubane-1-carboxylate; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)cubane-1-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Cubane-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid, 1-Methyl Ester, 4-Hydroxymethyl Derivative; 1-Carbomethoxy-4-hydroxymethylcubane; Methyl 4-Hydroxymethyl-1-cubanecarboxylate; 1-Methoxycarbonyl-4-hydroxymethylcubane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for sensitive research and development applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to strict internal quality standards, and specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for specific research or pilot-scale projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal stability.

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.