Description

1-Hydroxymethyladamantan-4-One Ethylene Ketal is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative characterized by its ketal-protected carbonyl group. This compound serves as a versatile and critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) for the synthesis of complex active molecules. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new therapeutic agents and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral infections.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing advanced polymers, dendrimers, and cage-like molecular structures with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a sophisticated scaffold in asymmetric synthesis and the development of novel organocatalysts or ligands.
• High-Value Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including advanced lubricant additives and photoresist materials for the electronics industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxymethyladamantan-4-One Ethylene Ketal
CAS No.	110852-41-0
Molecular Formula	C13H20O3
Molecular Weight	224.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)adamantan-1-one ethylene ketal; 1-Adamantanemethanol, 4,4-ethylenedioxy-; 4,4-Ethylenedioxy-1-adamantanemethanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-adamantanone ethylene ketal; 1-Hydroxymethyl-4-oxoadamantane ethylene ketal; Adamantane derivative 110852-41-0; Ketal-protected adamantanol derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Hydroxymethyladamantan-4-One Ethylene Ketal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent batch-to-batch quality suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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