Description

2-Azaadamantane is a high-value, structurally unique heterocyclic compound featuring a nitrogen atom within an adamantane-like cage framework. This rigid, three-dimensional structure makes it a versatile and sought-after building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key scaffold for developing new drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral research due to its ability to enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to create novel, sterically hindered ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a rigid core unit for constructing high-performance polymers, dendrimers, and supramolecular structures with defined geometry.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its stability and bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized as a molecular scaffold for designing enzyme inhibitors and biological probes to study protein-ligand interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azaadamantane
CAS No.	768-41-2
Molecular Formula	C9H15N
Molecular Weight	137.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azaadamantane; 2-Azatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane; 1-Azaadamantane (common misnomer); Hexamethylenetetramine analogue; 2-Azadamantane; 2-Aza-adamantane; 2-Azatricyclodecane
EINECS	212-200-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Azaadamantane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

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	≤ 1.0%
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.