Description

2-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile, cage-like carboxylic acid derivative of adamantane, valued for its unique structural rigidity and chemical stability. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a valuable building block in organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of antiviral drugs (e.g., derivatives of amantadine and rimantadine) and other bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used to introduce the rigid, lipophilic adamantyl group into more complex molecules to modify their physical and biological properties.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive in the development of high-performance polymers, resins, and advanced coatings with enhanced thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in creating novel pesticides and herbicides where the adamantane structure can improve compound stability and efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to construct sophisticated ligands for catalytic systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploration of new chemical spaces in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	15897-81-1
Molecular Formula	C11H16O2
Molecular Weight	180.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantane-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxyadamantane; 2-Adamantylcarboxylic Acid; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-2-carboxylic Acid; NSC 406170; 2-Adamantanecarboxylic acid; Adamantane-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	175°C - 185°C
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.