Description

Ethyl 3-Hydroxyadamantancarboxylate is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and structurally rigid building block, enabling the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced properties. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and viral diseases, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the development of high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings where the adamantane core imparts thermal stability, rigidity, and chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block for creating new generation pesticides and herbicides with potentially improved environmental profiles and efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Functionalized to create novel ligands for catalysis or as a core structure in molecular recognition studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological chemistry research and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Hydroxyadamantancarboxylate
CAS No.	122661-59-0
Molecular Formula	C13H20O3
Molecular Weight	224.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-hydroxy-1-adamantanecarboxylate; 3-Hydroxyadamantane-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1-Carbethoxy-3-hydroxyadamantane; 3-Hydroxytricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Adamantane-1-carboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-hydroxyadamantane-1-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Hydroxyadamantancarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and scale-up processes.

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 optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.