Description

1,4-Dibromoadamantane is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, cage-like structure and strategically placed bromine atoms make it an invaluable precursor for creating complex molecules with enhanced thermal and chemical stability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging the adamantane scaffold's bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced crop protection agents with improved stability and efficacy due to the robust adamantane core.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing high-temperature resistant polymers, specialty resins, and advanced coatings.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create bulky, electron-donating phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for catalysis.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a building block for hole-transport materials or host materials in OLEDs and other electronic devices due to its good charge-transport properties.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,4-Dibromoadamantane
CAS No.	52918-86-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14Br2
Molecular Weight	286.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dibromotricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane; Adamantane, 1,4-dibromo-; NSC 169102; 1,4-Dibromoadamantane; 1,4-Dibromoadamantane (major isomer); 1,4-Dibromotricyclodecane
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromoadamantane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and melting point determination, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and consistent performance in critical syntheses.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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