Description

1-Adamantanecarboxamide is a high-purity, versatile chemical building block derived from the rigid adamantane cage structure. This compound is valued for its ability to impart stability, lipophilicity, and unique steric properties to advanced molecular architectures. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of antiviral agents, particularly for influenza and other viral targets, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel pesticides and fungicides where the adamantane group can enhance compound stability and membrane permeability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for high-performance polymers, lubricant additives, and dendritic molecules due to its thermal and chemical stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery for lead optimization, fragment-based drug design, and as a conformational restraint.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for modifying biomolecules or creating fluorescent probes where the hydrophobic adamantane unit can influence binding and distribution.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Adamantanecarboxamide
CAS No.	5511-18-2
Molecular Formula	C11H17NO
Molecular Weight	179.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantane-1-carboxamide; 1-Adamantylcarboxamide; 1-Aminocarbonyladamantane; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carboxamide; Amantadine carboxamide (precursor); Adacamamide; Adamantane Carboxylic Acid Amide
EINECS	226-842-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Adamantanecarboxamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with 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 dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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