Description

Acetonitrile, Tricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]Dec-2-Ylidene- is a specialized chemical building block derived from adamantane, a highly stable and symmetrical hydrocarbon cage structure. This compound matters for its unique structural framework, which imparts exceptional thermal stability and lipophilicity, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing high-performance polymers, drug delivery systems, and novel catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, three-dimensional scaffold.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Used to create monomers for high-temperature resistant and mechanically robust specialty polymers and resins.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a building block for novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the adamantane core for enhanced environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its precise geometry.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to fabricate sophisticated ligand systems for homogeneous catalysis in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a specialized reagent in palladium-catalyzed and other cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetonitrile, Tricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]Dec-2-Ylidene-
CAS No.	38121-89-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅N
Molecular Weight	173.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Adamantan-2-ylidene)acetonitrile; 2-Adamantylideneacetonitrile; (Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]dec-2-ylidene)acetonitrile; 2-(Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]dec-2-ylidene)acetonitrile; Adamant-2-ylideneacetonitrile; 2-Methylenetricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acetonitrile, Tricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]Dec-2-Ylidene- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.