Description

o-Carborane-9-Carboxylic Acid is a highly functionalized carborane derivative, a cornerstone building block in advanced materials science and medicinal chemistry. Its unique icosahedral carborane cage, modified with a carboxylic acid group, provides exceptional thermal and chemical stability, making it invaluable for creating novel polymers, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) agents, and high-performance materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceuticals, advanced polymers, and organometallic catalysis seeking to leverage boron cluster chemistry.

Application

• Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT): A key precursor for synthesizing tumor-targeting boron delivery agents for advanced cancer treatment.
• High-Performance Polymers: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating thermally stable, radiation-resistant resins and coatings.
• Organometallic Catalysis: Used to synthesize carborane-based ligands that enhance catalyst stability and activity.
• Materials Science: Incorporated into liquid crystals, nanomaterials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to impart unique electronic and structural properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A versatile synthon for developing novel bioactive molecules and prodrugs.
• Radiation Shielding & Detection: Utilized in the development of materials for neutron detection and shielding applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Carborane-9-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	61654-04-4
Molecular Formula	C3H12B10O2
Molecular Weight	186.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxy-closo-1,2-dicarbadodecaborane(12); 1,2-Dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12)-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxy-o-carborane; 9-Carboxy-o-carborane; ortho-Carborane-1-carboxylic Acid; 1,2-Dicarbadodecaborane(12)-1-carboxylic Acid; BDH-1C; Carborane carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our o-Carborane-9-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements, including GMP-grade material for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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