Dimethyl cubane-1,4-dicarboxylate

Chemical Properties

A colorless solid with a melting point of 161–162°C

Uses

Dimethyl cubane-1,4-dicarboxylate is a 1,4-disubstituted derivative of the cubane skeleton, with both substituents being methoxycarbonyl (–CO₂Me). This compound serves as an important precursor for the synthesis of poly-substituted cubanes. Cubane compounds are potential candidates for use as pharmaceuticals, novel polymer materials, explosives, and fuel feedstocks [1].

References

[1] Bliese, M., & Tsanaktsidis, J. (1997). Dimethyl Cubane-1,4-dicarboxylate: A Practical Laboratory Scale Synthesis. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 116 1, 189–192. https://doi.org/10.1071/C97021