Description

3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Adamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique rigid, lipophilic adamantane core combined with phenolic and carboxylic acid functional groups makes it a versatile building block for designing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients or specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapeutic areas, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's bioactivity.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings requiring thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis, taking advantage of its steric bulk and coordinating functional groups.
• Life Sciences Research: Employed as a probe or reference standard in biochemical and pharmacological studies investigating structure-activity relationships.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Intermediate for the manufacture of other fine chemicals, dyes, and photoactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Adamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	56531-55-6
Molecular Formula	C17H20O3
Molecular Weight	272.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanecarboxylic acid, 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-adamantanecarboxylic Acid; 3-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)adamantane-1-carboxylic Acid; 4-(1-Carboxyadamantan-3-yl)phenol; NSC 339539; Adapalene Intermediate; Adamantylphenol Derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Adamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure product integrity and traceability for your regulatory and R&D needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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