Description

2-Nitro-4-(Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decan-1-Yl)Benzonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique adamantane-derived core structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and complex pharmaceutical agents. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, lipophilic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation pesticides and herbicides where the adamantane moiety can enhance stability and bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its robust three-dimensional structure.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile nitrile-containing intermediate for further functionalization via reduction, hydrolysis, or cyclization reactions.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical spaces and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitro-4-(Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decan-1-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	71466-58-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	282.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Adamantyl)-2-nitrobenzonitrile; 2-Nitro-4-(1-adamantyl)benzonitrile; 4-Adamantan-1-yl-2-nitro-benzonitrile; 2-Nitro-4-tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-ylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-nitro-4-(tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-yl)-; ADNTBN (common abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitro-4-(Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]Decan-1-Yl)Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific project or regulatory requirements.

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). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.