Description

1-Ethyladamantane is a high-purity, synthetically derived alkylated diamondoid compound, valued for its unique and highly stable cage-like molecular structure. This structural rigidity makes it an excellent intermediate and building block for advanced materials and specialty chemical synthesis. It is particularly sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced thermal and chemical stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key scaffold or synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, leveraging its stable adamantane core for improved metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel pesticides and herbicides where the adamantane structure can contribute to weather resistance and prolonged activity.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings designed for high-performance applications requiring thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, including catalysts and ligands.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Research: Investigated for its potential to improve the thermal stability and viscosity index of high-end synthetic lubricants and specialty fuels.
• Reference Standard & Analytical Chemistry: Supplied as a high-purity standard for chromatography (GC, HPLC) and spectroscopic analysis in quality control and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyladamantane
CAS No.	770-69-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀
Molecular Weight	164.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyladamantane; 1-Ethyltricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane; NSC 163044; Ethyl-adamantane; Adamantane, ethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 1-Ethyladamantane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including purity assay and impurity profile, is available for each lot and provided with every shipment.

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 solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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