Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Cubane: A polycyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon of molecular formula C₈H₈, named for its cubic shape. IUPAC name pentacyclo[4.2.0.0^2,5.0^3,8.0^4,7]octane. Surprising stable despite its very high ring strain and angle strain.

Molecular Structure of Cubane

Bond-line structure		Ball and spoke		Space filling model		Molecular model kit