Description

1-Adamantaneacetic Acid is a high-value, functionalized adamantane derivative prized for its unique three-dimensional cage-like structure. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where its rigid framework imparts desirable properties such as enhanced stability and lipophilicity to target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of antiviral agents, neuroprotective drugs, and other bioactive molecules leveraging the adamantane scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Material Development: Serves as a monomer or additive for high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals, enhancing thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Research & Development: Critical reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to synthesize ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Adamantaneacetic Acid
CAS No.	4942-47-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantane-1-acetic Acid; 1-Adamantylacetic Acid; 1-Carboxymethyladamantane; 1-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid, Methyl-; Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane-1-acetic Acid; AdAA; Adamantyl Acetic Acid
EINECS	225-577-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Adamantaneacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	115°C - 120°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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