Description

2-Phenyl-2-Adamantanol is a high-purity, synthetically versatile adamantane derivative. This compound is valued for its rigid, three-dimensional adamantane core, which imparts unique steric and electronic properties critical for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a key chiral building block and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of advanced active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the adamantane structure enhances stability and bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or additive in the development of high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric catalysis and medicinal chemistry for constructing complex, sterically hindered molecular architectures.
• Photoresist Component: Investigated for use in advanced photoresist formulations for semiconductor manufacturing due to its etch resistance.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenyl-2-Adamantanol
CAS No.	29480-18-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	228.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-2-adamantanol; 2-Phenyladamantan-2-ol; (2-Phenyladamantan-2-yl)oxy; 2-Hydroxy-2-phenyladamantane; 2-Phenyl-2-hydroxyadamantane; 2-Phenyltricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decan-2-ol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Phenyl-2-Adamantanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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