Description

(1-Adamantylamino)Acetonitrile is a specialized organic building block featuring the unique adamantane scaffold. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological and antiviral applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the stability of the adamantyl group.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce adamantylamino functional groups into polymers to alter physical and chemical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Adamantylamino)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	16782-40-4
Molecular Formula	C12H18N2
Molecular Weight	190.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(1-Adamantyl)amino]acetonitrile; 1-Adamantylaminoacetonitrile; N-(1-Adamantyl)glycinonitrile; Adamantan-1-ylamino-acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (1-adamantylamino)-; Adamantylaminoacetonitrile; N-Adamantylglycinonitrile; (Adamantan-1-ylamino)acetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (1-Adamantylamino)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development purposes. All products are supported by comprehensive analytical data. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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