Description

1-Adamantanethiol is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a robust adamantane cage structure, prized for its unique steric and electronic properties. This compound is critical for introducing the lipophilic, bulky adamantylthio group into target molecules, enabling the fine-tuning of material characteristics and biological activity. It serves as a valuable building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel products with enhanced performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and viral infections, where the adamantane moiety can improve blood-brain barrier penetration and metabolic stability.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized thiolate ligands used in transition metal catalysis, facilitating challenging chemical transformations.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to form self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold and other metal surfaces for sensor development, nanotechnology, and corrosion inhibition.
• Polymer Additive & Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific properties such as increased thermal stability, altered solubility, or novel reactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in creating novel pesticides and herbicides with potential for improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, three-dimensional structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Adamantanethiol
CAS No.	34301-54-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16S
Molecular Weight	168.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantane-1-thiol; 1-Adamantyl mercaptan; 1-Mercaptoadamantane; 1-Thiaadamantane; Adamantan-1-ylthiol; NSC 169047; 1-Thioladamantane; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-thiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Adamantanethiol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistent composition. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes to support your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as 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

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