Description

1-(1-Isothiocyanato-Ethyl)-Adamantane is a specialized organic building block featuring a reactive isothiocyanate group integrated with a rigid adamantane core. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and bioactive compounds with enhanced stability and specific binding properties. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications requiring precise molecular design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets and antiviral agents, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new pesticides and herbicides, where the isothiocyanate moiety can act as a reactive handle for creating molecules with specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of advanced polymers, coatings, and dendrimers, where the adamantane unit imparts thermal stability and rigidity to the final material.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Acts as a versatile bioconjugation reagent or affinity probe due to the reactive isothiocyanate group, which can selectively modify proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Utilized to construct sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts, potentially enhancing selectivity and efficiency in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Isothiocyanato-Ethyl)-Adamantane
CAS No.	516455-87-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₉NS
Molecular Weight	221.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Isothiocyanatoethyl)adamantane; 1-Adamantane, 1-(1-isothiocyanatoethyl)-; N-(1-Adamantylethyl)isothiocyanate; 1-(1-Adamantyl)ethyl isothiocyanate; Adamantyl ethyl isothiocyanate; 1-Isothiocyanato-1-ethyladamantane; 1-(Adamantan-1-yl)ethyl isothiocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Isothiocyanato-Ethyl)-Adamantane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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