Description

1,3,5,7,9-Pentamethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane is a high-purity, organosulfur compound featuring a unique adamantane-like cage structure with sulfur bridges. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and a versatile building block in sophisticated organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel molecules with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and antiviral therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique sulfur-containing cage structure.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated for incorporation into advanced polymeric materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanomaterials to impart specific chemical or physical characteristics.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control and method development laboratories.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool for studying reaction mechanisms, sulfur chemistry, and the properties of cage compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5,7,9-Pentamethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane
CAS No.	17749-59-6
Molecular Formula	C14H22S4
Molecular Weight	318.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethyltetrathiaadamantane; 2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane, 1,3,5,7,9-pentamethyl-; 1,3,5,7,9-Pentamethyl-2,4,6,8-tetrathiaadamantane; PMTTA; Adamantane, 1,3,5,7,9-pentamethyl-2,4,6,8-tetrathia-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5,7,9-Pentamethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 (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.