Description

Cyclobutane-1α,3β-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile dicarboxylic acid building block with a strained cyclobutane ring system. This compound is valued for its unique structural geometry, which imparts specific reactivity and steric properties useful in advanced synthetic chemistry. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, strained ring systems for target binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other high-performance polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: A precursor for developing novel organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs) and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclobutane-1α,3β-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7439-33-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8O4
Molecular Weight	144.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1α,3β-Cyclobutane-dicarboxylic Acid; (1R,3S)-Cyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid; trans-Cyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid; Cyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid, trans-; 1,3-Cyclobutanedicarboxylic Acid; NSC 51143
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclobutane-1α,3β-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor quality protocols to meet specific customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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 Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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