Description

1,3-Dimethyladamantane-5,7-Diol is a high-purity, synthetically derived diol derivative of adamantane, a structurally rigid and thermally stable hydrocarbon cage. This compound is valued for its unique steric and electronic properties, which make it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, due to the adamantane moiety's ability to enhance lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its rigid structure can contribute to improved environmental persistence and target specificity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability, rigidity, and chemical resistance for high-performance coatings and engineering plastics.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands that modify catalyst activity and selectivity in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a sterically hindered diol for protecting group chemistry and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dimethyladamantane-5,7-Diol
CAS No.	10347-01-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	196.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5,7-Dihydroxy-1,3-dimethyladamantane; 1,3-Dimethyl-5,7-adamantanediol; 1,3-Dimethylpentacyclo[7.3.1.13,11.05,9.07,13]tetradecane-5,7-diol; Adamantane-5,7-diol, 1,3-dimethyl-; DMAD
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dimethyladamantane-5,7-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled 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 reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.