Description

3,5,7-Trimethyladamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a highly functionalized, polycyclic aliphatic carboxylic acid derivative of the adamantane scaffold. This compound matters as a sophisticated and versatile chemical building block prized for its unique three-dimensional structure, which imparts exceptional stability and influences the physicochemical properties of final products. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting the central nervous system or requiring metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced crop protection agents, where the adamantane core can enhance photostability and biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for bulky, sterically hindered ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals, leveraging its rigid molecular geometry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile, polycyclic framework for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5,7-Trimethyladamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	15291-66-4
Molecular Formula	C14H22O2
Molecular Weight	222.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanecarboxylic acid, 3,5,7-trimethyl-; 3,5,7-Trimethyl-1-adamantanecarboxylic acid; Trimethyladamantanecarboxylic Acid; NSC 169102; 1-Carboxy-3,5,7-trimethyladamantane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5,7-Trimethyladamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

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.