Description

2-Adamantanol is a versatile and highly functionalized cage-like tertiary alcohol, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique adamantane structure imparts exceptional thermal and chemical stability, making it a valuable precursor for high-performance materials and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of adamantane-based antiviral drugs (e.g., adapalene, amantadine derivatives) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel pesticides and fungicides with improved stability and efficacy due to the robust adamantane core.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Serves as a building block for high-performance polymers, resins, and lubricants with enhanced thermal resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in medicinal chemistry and material science research for introducing the rigid, lipophilic adamantyl group into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition applications.
• Dendrimer and Nanomaterial Construction: Acts as a core or branching unit in the design of complex dendritic architectures and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Adamantanol
CAS No.	700-57-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyadamantane; Adamantan-2-ol; 2-Adamantyl alcohol; 2-AdOH; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-2-ol; 1-Adamantanol (isomer); NSC 406170
EINECS	211-842-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Adamantanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C
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.