Description

1,5-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane is a unique sulfur-containing cage compound with a rigid adamantane-like structure, offering significant value as a versatile building block and ligand in advanced material science and catalysis. Its distinct molecular architecture provides exceptional thermal stability and electronic properties, making it a critical component for researchers and manufacturers developing high-performance materials. This compound is essential for R&D and production in sectors such as organic electronics, polymer modification, and the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Application

• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel organic semiconductors and conductive polymers due to its electron-rich, rigid backbone.
• Catalysis & Ligand Chemistry: Acts as a unique chelating or bridging ligand in organometallic chemistry for developing new catalysts, particularly in cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.
• Polymer Additives & Modifiers: Used to enhance the thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties of engineering plastics and high-performance resins.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel drug candidates, leveraging its complex cage structure for bioactive molecule design.
• Coordination Polymers & MOFs: Functions as a versatile linker in constructing metal-organic frameworks with tailored porosity for gas storage or separation applications.
• Analytical Chemistry & Chiral Resolution: Potential use in developing chiral stationary phases for chromatography, exploiting its potential for derivative formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane
CAS No.	17749-57-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16S4
Molecular Weight	264.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-tetrathiaadamantane; 2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane, 1,5-dimethyl-; 1,5-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-tetrathiadamantane; DTTA; Tetrathiaadamantane derivative; 1,5-Dimethylperhydro-1,3,5,7-tetrathia-s-indacene; Adamantane-2,4,6,8-tetrathiol, 1,5-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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 (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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