Description

(3R,5R)-4-Hydroxy-Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decan-1-Methanol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined adamantane derivative. This compound matters as a sophisticated chiral building block and intermediate, offering precise molecular geometry critical for advanced pharmaceutical and material science research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral scaffold in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced, structurally rigid active ingredients with potential for enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a building block for creating novel polymers, dendrimers, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with unique thermal and chemical stability.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Synthesis: Provides a rigid, three-dimensional backbone for constructing chiral ligands used in enantioselective synthesis.
• High-Performance Lubricant & Fuel Additive Research: Investigated for developing advanced additives that leverage the stability of the adamantane core.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in fundamental studies of stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the properties of polycyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(3R,5R)-4-Hydroxy-Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decan-1-Methanol
CAS No.	1338245-58-1
Molecular Formula	C11H18O2
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(3R,5R)-4-Hydroxyadamantane-1-methanol; (1R,3R,5R,7R)-4-Hydroxyadamantane-1-carbinol; 4-Hydroxy-1-adamantanemethanol, (3R,5R)-; (3R,5R)-4-Hydroxy-1-adamantylmethanol; Chiral Hydroxy Adamantane Methanol; (3R,5R)-Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-methanol, 4-hydroxy-; (1R,3R,5R,7R)-Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carbinol, 4-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our (3R,5R)-4-Hydroxy-Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decan-1-Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.