Description

1-Mercapto-m-Carborane is a specialized organoboron compound featuring a carborane cage structure with a reactive thiol (-SH) functional group. This unique molecular architecture provides exceptional thermal and chemical stability, making it a valuable building block for advanced materials. It is primarily utilized in the development of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) agents, high-performance polymers, and as a ligand in catalysis. Researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and specialty chemicals require this high-purity intermediate for innovative applications.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of agents for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment.
• Building block for high-temperature and radiation-resistant polymers and resins.
• Precursor for functionalized carborane clusters used in material science and nanotechnology.
• Ligand or modifier in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• Component in the research and development of novel electronic and optical materials.
• Starting material for creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and surface modifications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Mercapto-m-Carborane
CAS No.	56310-80-6
Molecular Formula	C2H12B10S
Molecular Weight	Approx. 210.0 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Carborane-1-thiol; 1-Thiol-m-carborane; 1-SH-m-Carborane; 1-Mercapto-1,7-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12); Mercaptocarborane; HS-m-Carborane; 1-Thiol-1,7-dicarbadodecaborane(12)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Mercapto-m-Carborane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP standards where applicable to support pharmaceutical and advanced material research.

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, and well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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