Description

1,3,5,7-Adamantanetetracarboxylic Acid is a highly functionalized, polycarboxylic acid derivative of the rigid adamantane cage structure. This compound is valued for its unique three-dimensional geometry and multiple reactive sites, making it a versatile building block for advanced materials and complex organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel drug candidates, high-performance polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical scaffold for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and viral diseases, due to its ability to enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Used as a polyfunctional monomer or cross-linking agent to create high-performance, thermally stable polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings with enhanced rigidity.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Acts as a multi-dentate organic linker for constructing porous MOF materials with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Core: Its symmetrical, tetrahedral structure makes it an ideal core molecule for building precise dendritic architectures.
• Chelating Agent & Ligand: Functions as a ligand for metal ions in catalytic systems or for creating complexes with specific photophysical properties.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials with tailored electronic, optical, or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5,7-Adamantanetetracarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	100884-80-8
Molecular Formula	C14H16O8
Molecular Weight	312.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantane-1,3,5,7-tetracarboxylic Acid; 1,3,5,7-Tetracarboxyadamantane; Adamantane-1,3,5,7-tetracarboxylic acid; Tetrakis(carboxy)adamantane; 1,3,5,7-Tetrakis(carboxymethyl)adamantane (common misnomer); ATCA; AdTC
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,5,7-Adamantanetetracarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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