Description

3-Mercapto-1-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid is a high-value, multifunctional organic building block characterized by its rigid adamantane cage structure and reactive thiol and carboxylic acid functional groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where stability and precise functionalization are paramount. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, neurological, and metabolic disease research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Used to create complex ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis due to its ability to form stable metal-thiolate bonds.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce thiol groups into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like adhesion and thermal stability.
• Surface Functionalization: Employed to modify material surfaces (e.g., gold nanoparticles, semiconductors) via thiol-gold or other metal-sulfur interactions for sensor and electronic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in creating new generation crop protection agents with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Peptidomimetics and Bio-conjugation: The adamantane core provides a stable, lipophilic scaffold for designing peptide mimics and bioconjugation linkers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Mercapto-1-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	247225-76-9
Molecular Formula	C11H16O2S
Molecular Weight	212.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanecarboxylic acid, 3-mercapto-; 3-Mercaptoadamantane-1-carboxylic Acid; 3-Thioadamantane-1-carboxylic Acid; 3-Sulfanyl-1-adamantanecarboxylic acid; 3-Mercaptotricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carboxylic acid; Adamantane-1-carboxylic-3-thiol; 3-Mercapto-1-carboxyadamantane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Mercapto-1-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with every shipment. We can support development projects with custom purity grades and analytical method development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be purged with inert gas after each opening to maintain product integrity. 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.