Description

1,2-Didehydroadamantane is a highly functionalized, strained hydrocarbon derivative of the adamantane cage structure, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique rigid, polycyclic framework and reactive double bond make it a critical building block for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced stability and specific three-dimensional architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and antiviral compounds leveraging the adamantane scaffold.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Building block for creating high-performance polymers, resins, and cage-like nanostructures with exceptional thermal stability and rigidity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of pesticides and herbicides where the adamantane core provides metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for constructing sophisticated ligands in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential component in the design of organic electronic materials due to its rigid, three-dimensional geometry.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Didehydroadamantane
CAS No.	39257-33-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12
Molecular Weight	132.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dehydroadamantane; Adamant-1(2)-ene; Bicyclo[3.3.1]deca-2,4-diene (incorrect but related); 1,2-Didehydrotricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane; 1,2-Didehydroadamantane; Adamantene; 1,2-Adamantadiene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Didehydroadamantane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic analysis (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and structural identity. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our commitment to consistent quality and traceability supports your research and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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