Description

Adamantanol CAS NO 31878-59-8 is a high-purity, functionalized diamondoid compound, prized for its unique rigid cage structure and hydroxyl functionality. This structural motif makes it an exceptionally valuable advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules with enhanced thermal stability and precise stereochemistry. It is critically needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing next-generation active ingredients and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for novel drug candidates, including antiviral agents, CNS-active compounds, and prodrugs leveraging its stable adamantane core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of high-performance pesticides and herbicides, where the adamantane group confers improved environmental stability and bioavailability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or functionalizer for high-temperature polymers, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to enhance material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a sterically demanding ligand or scaffold in asymmetric catalysis and the synthesis of complex natural product analogs.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research exploring new chemical spaces and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of specialty additives, such as lubricant modifiers or photoresist components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adamantanol
CAS No.	31878-59-8
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanol; Adamantan-1-ol; 1-Hydroxyadamantane; 1-Adamantyl alcohol; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-ol; 1-Adamantan-1-ol; Hydroxyadamantane; Adamantyl alcohol
EINECS	250-874-5

Quality Control

Our Adamantanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer material suitable for demanding applications, with standard purity grades exceeding 98.0% (by HPLC). Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, and we can provide material meeting specific customer or pharmacopeial (e.g., USP) standards upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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