Description

2-[(1-Adamantyloxy)Methyl]Oxirane is a specialized epoxide derivative incorporating the rigid adamantane moiety, offering unique steric and electronic properties for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the development of high-performance polymers, advanced coatings, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries seeking to enhance product performance through novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the incorporation of the lipophilic adamantyl group to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Advanced Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Used as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing high-performance epoxy resins, coatings, and adhesives with enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and production of next-generation pesticides and herbicides, where its structural features can contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for functional materials used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic electronics due to its potential for inducing specific molecular ordering and electronic characteristics.
• Surface Modification & Functionalization: Utilized to modify surfaces of materials (e.g., silica, polymers) by introducing reactive epoxide groups for subsequent coupling with amines, thiols, or other nucleophiles.
• Dendrimer & Macromolecular Chemistry: A valuable scaffold in the convergent or divergent synthesis of complex, three-dimensional dendritic structures for drug delivery or catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(1-Adamantyloxy)Methyl]Oxirane
CAS No.	130187-71-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄O₂
Molecular Weight	236.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantyl Glycidyl Ether; Adamantyloxymethyloxirane; Glycidyl 1-Adamantyl Ether; (Adamantyloxymethyl)oxirane; 2-[(Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]dec-1-yloxy)methyl]oxirane; Oxirane, 2-[(1-adamantyloxy)methyl]-; 1-Glycidyloxyadamantane
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Quality Control

Our 2-[(1-Adamantyloxy)Methyl]Oxirane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its epoxide functionality and light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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