Description

2-Ethyladamantane is a high-purity, specialty hydrocarbon featuring a unique bridged polycyclic (adamantane) structure. This compound is valued for its exceptional thermal and chemical stability, making it a versatile building block and performance additive in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for applications requiring robust molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents, leveraging its stable core structure.
• Advanced Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or additive to create high-performance polymers, resins, and lubricants with improved thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a rigid scaffold or ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis and complex molecule construction.
• Reference Standard & Analytical Testing: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in chromatography (GC, HPLC) for method development and quality control.
• Fuel & Lubricant Additive Research: Investigated for its potential to improve the octane rating of fuels and the performance profile of synthetic lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyladamantane
CAS No.	14451-87-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀
Molecular Weight	164.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyltricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane; Ethyladamantane; 2-EA; 2-Ethyl-1-adamantane; NSC 169102; 1-Ethyladamantane (isomer); Adamantane, ethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyladamantane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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