Description

1-Adamantyl Isocyanate is a highly functionalized, sterically hindered isocyanate derivative of adamantane, valued for its ability to impart exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and rigidity to final products. Its unique cage-like structure makes it a critical building block in advanced material science, enabling the synthesis of high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of adamantane-based drug candidates, particularly for antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced stability and efficacy due to the adamantyl moiety.
• High-Performance Polymers: Serves as a monomer for producing polyurethanes, polyureas, and polyisocyanurates with superior thermal and mechanical properties for coatings, adhesives, and elastomers.
• Advanced Material Crosslinker: Imparts crosslinking functionality in specialty resins and composites, improving hardness and chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for charge-transport materials and alignment layers in electronic displays.
• Surface Modification Reagent: Used to functionalize surfaces (e.g., silica, metals) with adamantyl groups for specialized coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research for introducing the bulky, lipophilic adamantyl group into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Adamantyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	4411-25-0
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO
Molecular Weight	177.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantyl Isocyanate; 1-Isocyanatoadamantane; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-yl isocyanate; 1-Adamantylisocyanate; Adamantane-1-isocyanate; NSC 169013
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Adamantyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its moisture-sensitive and light-sensitive nature. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as alcohols, amines, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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