Description

1-(Bromomethyl)Adamantane is a versatile and highly functionalized adamantane derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique cage-like structure and reactive bromomethyl group make it invaluable for introducing the rigid, lipophilic adamantyl moiety into target molecules, enhancing their stability and modifying their physicochemical properties. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of antiviral agents, neuroprotective drugs, and other bioactive molecules leveraging the adamantane scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel pesticides and herbicides with improved stability and efficacy due to the incorporation of the adamantyl group.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance, thermally stable resins and specialty polymers.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Facilitates various C-C and C-X bond-forming reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions and cross-coupling reactions, for complex molecule assembly.
• Research & Development: Essential tool in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and probe molecule development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)Adamantane
CAS No.	14651-42-4
Molecular Formula	C11H17Br
Molecular Weight	229.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantylmethyl bromide; (Adamantan-1-ylmethyl)bromide; Bromomethyladamantane; 1-Bromomethyladamantane; Adamantane-1-methylene bromide; NSC 169015; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane, 1-(bromomethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)Adamantane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency and reliability for your critical research and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	95 - 105 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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