Description

((1S,2R,3R,8S)-Cubane-1,4-Diyl)dimethanol is a highly specialized and synthetically valuable derivative of the cubane hydrocarbon framework, distinguished by its unique three-dimensional cage structure and functional diol groups. This compound matters as a critical high-energy-density material (HEDM) precursor and a versatile building block for advanced materials science, offering exceptional thermal stability and strain energy. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel therapeutics, energetic materials, and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a rigid, three-dimensional scaffold in medicinal chemistry for designing novel drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• High-Energy Material Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of advanced propellants, explosives, and other high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) due to the inherent strain energy of the cubane core.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Used as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating polymers with enhanced thermal stability, rigidity, and unique mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel, structurally unique pesticides and herbicides with potentially new modes of action.
• Material Science & Nanotechnology: Functions as a building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks, cages, and nanostructures with precise geometry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Utilized to create sterically demanding and geometrically constrained ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	((1S,2R,3R,8S)-Cubane-1,4-Diyl)dimethanol
CAS No.	60462-27-3
Molecular Formula	C12H14O2
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cubane; Cubane-1,4-dimethanol; (1S,2R,3R,8S)-1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]octane; 1,4-Cubanediylbis(methanol); Pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]octane-1,4-dimethanol; Cubane-1,4-diyldimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our ((1S,2R,3R,8S)-Cubane-1,4-Diyl)dimethanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere 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.