Description

α-Trifluoromethylacrylic Acid-1-Adamantylester is a high-value, sterically hindered fluorinated acrylic ester derivative. This compound is prized for its unique combination of the adamantyl group's thermal and chemical stability with the reactivity of a trifluoromethyl-substituted acrylic acid moiety. It serves as a critical advanced intermediate for the synthesis of specialty polymers and fine chemicals where enhanced performance properties are required. Key industrial users include R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the adamantyl group can impart metabolic stability or modify lipophilicity.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Serves as a key building block for fluorinated polymers with specific characteristics like chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the biological activity often associated with fluorinated compounds.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for creating specialty coatings, adhesives, and electronic materials that require precise chemical functionality.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated components for display and lighting technologies due to its electronic properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a sophisticated reactant in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Trifluoromethylacrylic Acid-1-Adamantylester
CAS No.	188739-82-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₇F₃O₂
Molecular Weight	274.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantyl 2-(Trifluoromethyl)acrylate; 1-Adamantyl α-Trifluoromethylacrylate; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-propenoic acid 1-adamantyl ester; Adamant-1-yl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methylenepropanoate; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-methylenepropionic Acid 1-Adamantyl Ester; Trifluoromethylacrylic Acid Adamantyl Ester; ATFAA-1-Ad Ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of α-Trifluoromethylacrylic Acid-1-Adamantylester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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