Description

9,9-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane is a unique sulfur-bridged cage compound with a rigid, three-dimensional adamantane-like structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold or precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, lipophilic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique chemical stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating complex ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis due to its multiple sulfur donor sites.
• Materials Science: Investigated as a building block for organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a specialty reagent for constructing complex, sulfur-containing molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,9-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane
CAS No.	17749-63-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14S4
Molecular Weight	262.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane, 9,9-dimethyl-; 9,9-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-tetrathiaadamantane; 1,3,5,7-Tetrathiatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane, 9,9-dimethyl-; DTTA; Dimethyltetrathiaadamantane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 9,9-Dimethyl-2,4,6,8-Tetrathiaadamantane adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 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
Assay (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.