Description

4-Oxahomoadamantan-5-One is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a unique bridged polycyclic structure, serving as a valuable advanced intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its rigid molecular framework makes it a critical building block for developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system (CNS).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers, ligands, and catalysts with unique thermal or chemical stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex polycyclic molecular architectures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating novel synthetic musk compounds and other complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxahomoadamantan-5-One
CAS No.	21898-84-0
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxa-1-homoadamantan-5-one; 4-Oxahomoadamantanone; 5-Oxo-4-oxahomoadamantane; 1-Oxa-4-oxotetracyclo[4.3.1.1³,⁸.0¹,³]undecane; Tetrahydro-4,7-methanoisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one; Bridged polycyclic ketone intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxahomoadamantan-5-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.