Description

4-(Hydroxymethyl)Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octan-1-Ol is a versatile bicyclic organic compound featuring two hydroxyl groups, making it a valuable bifunctional building block for advanced chemical synthesis. Its rigid, three-dimensional adamantane-like structure is prized for imparting thermal stability and unique steric properties to final products. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel materials with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, lipophilic scaffolds to improve metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced crop protection agents, where its stable bicyclic core can contribute to the durability and efficacy of active ingredients.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance resins, coatings, and polymers with improved thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to construct sophisticated chelating ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Ingredient: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing specialty chemicals, including odorants and flavor compounds with unique olfactory profiles.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and developing novel chemical entities in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Hydroxymethyl)Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octan-1-Ol
CAS No.	72948-89-1
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)adamantane; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)adamantan-1-ol; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-1,4-dimethanol; Adamantane-1,4-dimethanol; 1,4-Adamantanedimethanol; 1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)adamantane; 4-Hydroxymethyl-1-adamantanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Hydroxymethyl)Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octan-1-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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