Description

2-Ethylideneadamantane is a high-value, cage-structured organic intermediate of significant interest in advanced material synthesis. Its unique adamantane-derived framework provides exceptional thermal stability and rigidity, making it a critical building block for performance polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production in sectors requiring materials with high thermal resistance and precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Serves as a key precursor for high-performance polymers, including polyimides and engineering plastics, where thermal stability is paramount.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that benefit from the adamantane scaffold's lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for creating novel cage compounds, ligands, and functional materials in organic chemistry research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing new classes of porous materials, coatings, and additives that leverage its three-dimensional structure.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in creating highly cross-linked, thermally resistant networks for specialty resins and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylideneadamantane
CAS No.	13376-16-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈
Molecular Weight	162.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylideneadamantane; 2-Ethylidenetricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane; Ethylideneadamantane; Adamantane, 2-ethylidene-; 2-Ethylidene-1-adamantane; 2-(Ethylidene)adamantane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylideneadamantane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for intermediates used in regulated industries.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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