Description

1-Adamantylphosphaethyne is a highly specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a reactive phosphaethyne (C≡P) moiety protected by a bulky, stable adamantyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing novel phosphorus-containing heterocycles and ligands. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating new molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders or as enzyme inhibitors.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated phosphine and phosphite ligands for homogeneous catalysis, enhancing reaction selectivity and efficiency.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the development of phosphorus-doped carbon materials, flame retardants, and specialty polymers with unique thermal or electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for novel herbicides, insecticides, or plant growth regulators that require specific phosphorus-based functional groups.
• Organometallic Chemistry: Reacts with metal complexes to form novel metal-phosphorus bonds for catalytic or material applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Investigated as a potential precursor for depositing thin films containing phosphorus for semiconductor or coating technologies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Adamantylphosphaethyne
CAS No.	101055-70-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₇P
Molecular Weight	192.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantylphosphaethyne; 1-Adamantyl-C≡P; 1-Phosphaethynyladamantane; Adamantyl(phosphinidyne)methane; Adamantylphosphacetylene; 1-Adamantylphosphacetylene; 1-Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decanylphosphaethyne
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Quality Control

Our 1-Adamantylphosphaethyne is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR (1H, 13C, 31P), FT-IR, and GC or HPLC analysis to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or development protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
1H NMR	Conforms to structure
31P NMR	Conforms to structure
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w

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