Description

3,5-Dimethyladamantane-1-Carbonyl Chloride is a high-value, multi-functional chemical building block characterized by its rigid adamantane cage structure. This compound matters for its role as a key acylating agent and intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering enhanced stability and unique steric properties. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapies, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced active ingredients for crop protection agents, where the dimethyladamantane group can impart resistance to degradation and improve efficacy.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Serves as a building block for high-performance polymers, coatings, and resins, contributing to thermal stability and mechanical strength in the final material.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile acyl chloride for introducing the 3,5-dimethyladamantane-1-carbonyl moiety into various molecular frameworks in research-scale and process chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition studies due to its bulky, three-dimensional structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethyladamantane-1-Carbonyl Chloride
CAS No.	3124-87-6
Molecular Formula	C13H19ClO
Molecular Weight	226.74 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanecarbonyl chloride, 3,5-dimethyl-; 3,5-Dimethyl-1-adamantanecarbonyl chloride; 3,5-Dimethyltricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carbonyl chloride; 3,5-Dimethyladamantane-1-carboxylic acid chloride; 1-Chlorocarbonyl-3,5-dimethyladamantane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethyladamantane-1-Carbonyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and amines. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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