Description

2-Ethyl-2-Adamantanol is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials due to its rigid, cage-like adamantane structure. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for creating molecules with enhanced thermal stability and specific steric properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Used to synthesize polyimides, polycarbonates, and other high-performance polymers with improved thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoresists.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a modifier or cross-linker in specialty resin formulations to enhance hardness and chemical resistance.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a backbone for creating sophisticated ligand systems in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-2-Adamantanol
CAS No.	16468-57-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	180.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyladamantan-2-ol; 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxyadamantane; 2-Hydroxy-2-ethyladamantane; 2-Ethyltricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decan-2-ol; Adamantane, 2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-; Ethyladamantanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-2-Adamantanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

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 powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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