Description

2-Adamantanecarboxzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized adamantane derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique rigid, cage-like structure imparts valuable properties to final products, making it essential for developing high-performance materials and pharmaceuticals. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced stability and activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and antiviral applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the adamantane core can improve photostability and biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polymers with exceptional thermal and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The aldehyde functional group allows for the construction of complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and development of charge-transport materials for OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Acts as a scaffold for creating specialized fluorescent dyes and molecular probes used in biochemical assays and imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Adamantanecarboxzaldehyde
CAS No.	39750-93-1
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Adamantylcarboxaldehyde; 2-Formyladamantane; Adamantane-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Carboxyadamantane aldehyde; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-AdCA; NSC 169865
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Adamantanecarboxzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.