Description

1-(3-Hydroxy-Adamantan-1-Yl)-Ethanone is a functionalized adamantane derivative, a versatile building block prized for its rigid, lipophilic cage structure. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty materials where stability and specific spatial geometry are required. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel active ingredients with enhanced stability and bioavailability for crop protection.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Serves as a building block for high-performance polymers and resins with improved thermal and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and chemical biology research exploring structure-activity relationships.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for producing complex fragrance and flavor molecules requiring a stable adamantane backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Hydroxy-Adamantan-1-Yl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	39917-38-9
Molecular Formula	C12H18O2
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-1-adamantyl methyl ketone; 1-Acetyl-3-hydroxyadamantane; 3-Hydroxyadamantan-1-yl methyl ketone; 3-Hydroxy-1-adamantylacetone; 3-Hydroxy-1-adamantanecarboxylic acid methyl ketone derivative; 1-(3-Hydroxy-1-adamantyl)ethan-1-one; 3-Hydroxy-1-adamantanyl methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Hydroxy-Adamantan-1-Yl)-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.