Description

2-Adamantanone is a highly versatile and synthetically valuable cage-like ketone, also known as adamantanone. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its rigid, symmetrical structure that imparts unique stability and properties to derivative molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of adamantane-based drugs, including antiviral agents (e.g., amantadine derivatives) and neurological therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel pesticides and fungicides that leverage the stability of the adamantane framework for longer-lasting efficacy.
• Advanced Material Development: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings with superior thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A fundamental scaffold in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecular architectures and developing new catalytic systems.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Employed to synthesize specialty additives that improve the thermal stability and performance of industrial lubricants and fuels.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Adamantanone
CAS No.	700-58-3
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantanone; 2-Adamantanone; Adamantan-2-one; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-2-one; 2-Oxoadamantane; 2-Ketoadamantane; NSC 406333; FEMA No. 4338
EINECS	211-847-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Adamantanone is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	250 - 260 °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.