Description

n-Hydroxyadamantanine is a functionalized adamantane derivative, a versatile building block prized for its rigid, lipophilic cage structure. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical agents and specialty fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to incorporate the unique adamantane scaffold into new molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of antiviral drugs, neuraminidase inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules leveraging the adamantane core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used to introduce steric bulk and lipophilicity in complex molecule construction for medicinal chemistry and catalyst design.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or additive in the development of advanced polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in creating novel crop protection agents with improved environmental and metabolic profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Functionalized to create specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or asymmetric catalysis.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Hydroxyadamantanine
CAS No.	75790-47-5
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO
Molecular Weight	165.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanol, 1-Hydroxyadamantane, 1-Adamantyl alcohol, Adamantan-1-ol, Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-ol, 1-Adamantan-1-ol, NSC 406170, Hydroxyadamantane
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Quality Control

Our n-Hydroxyadamantanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, prolonged storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °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.