Description

2-Adamantone-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique rigid, cage-like structure which imparts exceptional stability and influences the physicochemical properties of final products. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced crop protection agents with enhanced environmental stability and efficacy.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings requiring thermal and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Essential reference standard and starting material for methodological development and exploratory chemistry.
• Specialty Fine Chemicals: Intermediate for the production of complex fragrance molecules and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Adamantone-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	56674-87-4
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-2-adamantanone; 2-Oxoadamantane-5-carboxylic Acid; 5-Carboxy-2-adamantone; Adamantane-5-carboxylic acid, 2-oxo-; 2-Ketoadamantane-5-carboxylic Acid; 2-Oxotricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane-5-carboxylic Acid; NSC 338021
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Adamantone-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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