Description

1,6-Dimethyldiamantane is a high-purity, synthetically derived diamondoid compound with the CAS number 865443-41-0. This structurally rigid and thermally stable molecule is valued for its unique properties derived from its diamond-like carbon cage framework. It serves as a critical advanced intermediate and building block for research and development in high-performance materials, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Industries requiring precise molecular architectures for nanotechnology, polymer modification, and organic synthesis will find this compound essential.

Application

• Advanced Material Science: As a molecular building block for creating novel diamondoid-based polymers, coatings, and nanocomposites with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serving as a sophisticated scaffold or intermediate in the synthesis of new drug candidates, leveraging its rigid, three-dimensional structure.
• Organic Semiconductor Development: Utilized in the research of organic electronic materials due to its potential for precise energy level tuning and charge transport characteristics.
• Catalysis & Ligand Design: Acting as a backbone for designing sterically demanding, shape-persistent ligands in homogeneous catalysis.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for method development and calibration.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Functioning as a key precursor for synthesizing other functionalized diamondoids and complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Dimethyldiamantane
CAS No.	865443-41-0
Molecular Formula	C16H24
Molecular Weight	216.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dimethyladamantane; 1,6-Dimethyltricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane; Hexamethylenenorbornane; Diamondoid C16; Adamantane, 1,6-dimethyl-; NSC 406924
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,6-Dimethyldiamantane is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.