Description

Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decane-1,3-Diol, 5-Nitro- (9Ci) is a specialized nitro-functionalized derivative of adamantane, a highly rigid and thermally stable hydrocarbon cage structure. This compound matters as a high-value chemical intermediate and building block for advanced materials and pharmaceutical research, leveraging the unique steric and electronic properties imparted by the adamantane core and nitro group. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for developing novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapeutic areas, where the adamantane scaffold is prized.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where its structural rigidity can enhance environmental stability and target specificity.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis, leveraging its three-dimensional geometry to influence reaction stereoselectivity.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a potential component in the design of novel, high-density energetic compounds due to the combination of the strained cage and nitro functional group.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for synthetic organic chemists exploring new reaction pathways and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decane-1,3-Diol, 5-Nitro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	213274-51-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₅NO₄
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitroadamantane-1,3-diol; 1,3-Dihydroxy-5-nitroadamantane; 5-Nitro-1,3-adamantanediol; Nitroadamantanediol; Adamantane derivative, 5-nitro-1,3-diol; Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane-1,3-diol, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitrotricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1,3-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decane-1,3-Diol, 5-Nitro- (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Standard quality control includes chromatographic purity analysis (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the nitro functional group and potential sensitivity, store separately from strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.