Description

(1-Adamantylsulfanyl)Acetic Acid is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring the rigid, lipophilic adamantane scaffold, which imparts unique steric and electronic properties. This high-value intermediate is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials where structural complexity and stability are paramount. It serves the needs of research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in creating new molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders or requiring enhanced blood-brain barrier penetration due to the adamantyl group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis or organocatalysts, leveraging the sulfur and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, dendrimers, or surface modifiers where the adamantane unit provides thermal stability and controlled geometry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for developing new crop protection agents with potentially improved environmental profiles.
• Peptide Mimetics and Bioconjugation: The reactive acid group allows for coupling to amines, making it useful for creating peptide analogs or bioconjugation linkers.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Adamantylsulfanyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	95769-28-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₂S
Molecular Weight	226.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Adamantan-1-yl)sulfanyl]acetic acid; 1-Adamantanethioacetic Acid; Adamant-1-ylsulfanylacetic Acid; (Adamantan-1-ylsulfanyl)acetic Acid; NSC 339586; 1-Adamantylthioacetic Acid; 1-Adamantylmercaptoacetic Acid; Acetic acid, 2-[(1-adamantyl)thio]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (1-Adamantylsulfanyl)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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.