Description

Adamantane CAS NO 281-23-2 is a highly symmetrical, diamondoid hydrocarbon known for its exceptional thermal stability and unique cage-like structure. This compound serves as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of high-performance materials and pharmaceuticals. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries, where its rigid framework imparts valuable properties to final products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A crucial precursor for synthesizing adamantane-derived drugs, including antiviral agents (e.g., amantadine, rimantadine) and neurological therapeutics.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used to create diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings, thermally stable polymers, and high-performance lubricants.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a structural component in certain pesticides and herbicides to enhance stability and efficacy.
• Supramolecular Chemistry & Host-Guest Systems: Serves as a rigid scaffold for constructing molecular cages, receptors, and complex nanostructures.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a core unit in the development of novel electronic materials due to its stable, three-dimensional geometry.
• Catalyst & Ligand Design: Utilized to build sterically demanding, robust ligands for catalysis in challenging chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adamantane
CAS No.	281-23-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane; Adamantane; 1,3-Dehydroadamantane (hydrogenated form); Diamondoid; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane, perhydro-; Decahydro-3,5,1,7-[1,2,3,4]butanetetraylnaphthalene; NSC 406150
EINECS	206-001-5

Quality Control

Our Adamantane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates and ISO standards for industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	268 - 270 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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