Description

3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Adamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, synthetically versatile organic compound featuring a unique adamantane core functionalized with both a carboxylic acid and a nitrophenyl group. This bifunctional structure makes it a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a valuable scaffold for materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its rigid, lipophilic adamantane structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating high-performance polymers, coatings, or liquid crystals with enhanced thermal and chemical stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks and studying structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid and aromatic nitro groups provide handles for creating novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Adamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7123-76-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₉NO₄
Molecular Weight	301.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanecarboxylic acid, 3-(4-nitrophenyl)-; 3-(p-Nitrophenyl)adamantane-1-carboxylic acid; 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane-1-carboxylic acid; 4-Nitrophenyladamantane-1-carboxylic acid; p-Nitrophenyladamantanecarboxylic Acid; 7123-76-4; 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-1-adamantanecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Adamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

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	≤ 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.