Description

1-Adamantane Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized organic building block characterized by its rigid, cage-like adamantane core. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce the stable, lipophilic adamantyl group into target molecules, significantly altering their physical and chemical properties. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon for developing antiviral agents, neuroprotective drugs, and other bioactive molecules leveraging the adamantane scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel pesticides and fungicides where the adamantyl group enhances stability and bioactivity.
• Advanced Material Precursors: Serves as a building block for high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) requiring rigid, three-dimensional structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition applications.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces and nanoparticles to impart specific chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Adamantane Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	2094-74-8
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantane-1-carbaldehyde; 1-Adamantylcarboxaldehyde; 1-Formyladamantane; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Admantanecarboxaldehyde; Adamantane-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Carboxyadamantane aldehyde; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carbaldehyde
EINECS	218-241-3

Quality Control

Our 1-Adamantane Carboxaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	245 - 250 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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