Cubane derivatives 1. Synthesis and molecular structures of the esters of 1,4-cubanedicarboxylic acid

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/BF00699835

An effective methods of esterification of 1,4-cubanedicarboxylic acid with alkylsulfuric acids is proposed.The derivatives of alkanols with substantially different pK_a values are obtained in high yields.Molecular structures of the esters obtained are confirmed by various methods.The X-ray study showed a remarcable effect of the nature of an alkyl radical on the geometry of the cubane core. - Key words: 1,4-cubanedicarboxylic acid, esterification, alkylsulfuric acids, X-ray method.