Description

1-(Adamantan-2-Yl)Ethanone is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, cage-like adamantane structure imparts exceptional thermal and chemical stability, making it a valuable intermediate for creating novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop products with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapies, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation pesticides and herbicides, where the adamantane core can contribute to improved environmental persistence and targeted biological activity.
• Advanced Material Development: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings with superior thermal resistance and mechanical strength.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis, benefiting from the steric bulk and defined geometry of the adamantane group.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of charge-transport materials for OLEDs and other electronic applications due to its ability to modify electronic properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D chemists exploring new chemical spaces and structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Adamantan-2-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	22635-58-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	178.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyladamantane; 2-Acetyl-1-adamantanol (tautomer); 2-Adamantyl methyl ketone; 1-(2-Adamantyl)ethanone; 2-Adamantanone, 1-acetyl-; Adamantan-2-yl methyl ketone; 2-Acetyladamantane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Adamantan-2-Yl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all commercial shipments, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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