Description

1-Carboxy-3-Methacryloyloxyadamantane is a high-value, multifunctional monomer featuring both a carboxylic acid and a polymerizable methacrylate group on a rigid adamantane core. This unique structure matters for its ability to impart exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and tailored mechanical properties to advanced polymer systems. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and formulators in the production of high-performance photoresists for semiconductor lithography, dental composite materials, and specialty adhesives and coatings.

Application

• Semiconductor Photoresists: A key monomer in chemically amplified resists (CARs) for 248nm (KrF) and 193nm (ArF) lithography, where its adamantane unit provides etch resistance and the carboxylic acid enables solubility switching.
• Dental Restorative Composites: Used to enhance the mechanical strength, wear resistance, and biocompatibility of dental filling materials and cements.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating polymers with high glass transition temperatures (Tg) for use in engineering plastics and optical materials.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Incorporated into formulations requiring superior thermal stability, adhesion, and chemical resistance for industrial and electronic applications.
• Drug Delivery Systems: Investigated for constructing novel polymeric carriers and dendrimers in pharmaceutical research due to its biocompatible adamantane moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Carboxy-3-Methacryloyloxyadamantane
CAS No.	212580-10-4
Molecular Formula	C15H20O4
Molecular Weight	264.32 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methacryloyloxy-1-adamantanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid, 3-[(2-Methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-; ADMC; 1-Carboxy-3-methacryloyloxyadamantane; Methacrylic Acid 3-Carboxyadamant-1-yl Ester; 3-Methacryloyloxyadamantane-1-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Carboxy-3-Methacryloyloxyadamantane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure consistency for critical applications like photoresists and biomedical materials. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates and the stringent requirements of the electronics industry.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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