Description

Adamantane-1-Sulfonyl Chloride is a high-purity, versatile sulfonylating reagent characterized by its unique, rigid adamantane cage structure. This compound is essential for introducing the bulky, lipophilic adamantane group into target molecules, significantly altering their physical and biological properties. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, as well as by material scientists for creating advanced polymers and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing sulfonamide-based drug candidates, including protease inhibitors and receptor antagonists.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced stability and efficacy.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to create high-performance, heat-resistant polymers and resins.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface functionalization of nanoparticles and the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored pore structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to label proteins or other biomolecules to study biological pathways and interactions.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: A precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adamantane-1-Sulfonyl Chloride
CAS No.	24053-96-1
Molecular Formula	C10H15ClO2S
Molecular Weight	234.74 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanesulfonyl Chloride; Adamantane-1-sulfonyl chloride; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-sulfonyl chloride; 1-Adamantylsulfonyl Chloride; 1-AdSO2Cl; AdSO2Cl
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Adamantane-1-Sulfonyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, NMR, and other analytical techniques, is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	142 - 147 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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