Description

2,2-Dibromoadamantane is a highly functionalized, polycyclic organic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique adamantane core, strategically substituted with bromine atoms, makes it a critical precursor for the development of complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including protease inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced fungicides and pesticides where the adamantane structure contributes to weather resistance and biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal stability and rigidity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized to synthesize sophisticated phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Organic Electronics: A building block for hole-transport or host materials in OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) due to its rigid, non-planar structure.
• Advanced Research Chemical: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying carbocation chemistry, rearrangement reactions, and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dibromoadamantane
CAS No.	7314-84-3
Molecular Formula	C10H14Br2
Molecular Weight	302.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromoadamantane; Adamantane, 2,2-dibromo-; 2,2-Dibromotricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane; NSC 169102; Dibromoadamantane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2-Dibromoadamantane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards for pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °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.