Description

Triamantane is a diamondoid hydrocarbon, a molecular subunit of the diamond lattice, known for its exceptional thermal stability and unique cage-like structure. This compound is a high-value specialty chemical prized for its role as a fundamental building block in advanced materials science and nanotechnology. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and semiconductor industries seeking to develop novel materials with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a rigid, three-dimensional scaffold for drug discovery, particularly in developing antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Advanced Polymer Additive: Imparts superior thermal stability, rigidity, and low dielectric constant to high-performance polymers and composites.
• Nanotechnology & Material Science: Acts as a precise molecular building block (MBB) for constructing nanostructures, molecular machines, and diamondoid-based materials.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: Investigated for use in molecular electronics and as a coating material for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) due to its insulating and robust properties.
• Catalyst Support & Ligand Framework: Provides a stable and well-defined platform for heterogeneous catalysts and organometallic complexes.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for hydrocarbon analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triamantane
CAS No.	13349-10-5
Molecular Formula	C14H20
Molecular Weight	188.31 g/mol
Synonyms	[121]Triamantane; 1,3,5,7-Tetracadamantane; Triamantane; Diamondoid C14; NSC 338504; Octahydro-1,3,5,7(1,3)-tetrabenzenacyclooctaphane (IUPAC); Permethylated Triamantane
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Quality Control

Our Triamantane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and production needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	208 - 212 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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