Description

4-(1-Adamantyl)Pyridine is a high-value, structurally unique organic compound featuring a rigid adamantane core fused with a pyridine ring system. This molecular architecture is prized for its ability to impart significant steric bulk and electronic influence, making it a critical building block in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers working in the development of specialty catalysts, liquid crystals, and novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and antiviral applications.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Used to prepare sterically demanding N-donor ligands for transition metal catalysis, enhancing selectivity in cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Advanced Material Development: Incorporated into the design of organic semiconductors, liquid crystalline materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electronic and photonic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) and developing new chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of novel crop protection agents with enhanced stability and efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1-Adamantyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	60159-38-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₉N
Molecular Weight	213.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Adamantyl)pyridine; 4-Adamant-1-ylpyridine; 4-(Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]dec-1-yl)pyridine; 1-(Pyridin-4-yl)adamantane; NSC 169865; Adamantylpyridine; 4-Pyridyladamantane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(1-Adamantyl)Pyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including results from HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, is supplied with each shipment to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

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.