Description

4,8-Dioxo-2-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique polycyclic cage structure and dual carbonyl functionality make it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with enhanced thermal and chemical stability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), high-performance polymers, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel antiviral, neurological, and anti-inflammatory drugs leveraging the adamantane scaffold.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings that require exceptional thermal stability and rigidity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials and host matrices in OLED device fabrication.
• Catalyst Ligand Preparation: Functionalized to create sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental profiles.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and the exploration of new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,8-Dioxo-2-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	5202-69-7
Molecular Formula	C11H12O4
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Adamantanecarboxylic acid, 4,8-dioxo-; 4,8-Dioxotricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-4,8-dioxoadamantane; 4,8-Diketoadamantane-2-carboxylic Acid; Dioxoadamantanecarboxylic Acid; Adamantane-2-carboxylic acid, 4,8-dioxo-; 4,8-Dioxoadamantane-2-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4,8-Dioxo-2-Adamantanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for high-purity intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, is performed. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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