Description

Adamantan-1-Ylmethyl Acetate is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate featuring the rigid, lipophilic adamantane cage. This compound matters for its role in synthesizing advanced materials and pharmaceuticals, where its unique structure imparts stability and modifies physicochemical properties. It is needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring enhanced metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where the adamantyl group can improve lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands that can modulate catalyst activity and selectivity in fine chemical synthesis.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a component in the development of charge-transport materials or host materials for OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes).
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to introduce the adamantylmethyl moiety into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adamantan-1-Ylmethyl Acetate
CAS No.	778-11-0
Molecular Formula	C13H20O2
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantylmethyl Acetate; (Adamantan-1-yl)methyl Acetate; Acetic Acid Adamantan-1-ylmethyl Ester; 1-Acetoxymethyladamantane; 1-(Acetoxymethyl)adamantane; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is controlled via modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing all relevant specifications. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.