Description

1-(1-Adamantyl)-4,4-Difluoro-Butane-1,3-Dione is a high-purity, functionalized adamantane derivative featuring a difluorinated β-diketone moiety. This compound is valued for its unique structural properties, which combine the rigid, lipophilic adamantane cage with a reactive chelating group, making it a versatile building block in advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of medicinal chemistry, organic electronics, and as a precursor for novel ligands in catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapies, leveraging the adamantane scaffold's bioactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used as a precursor for synthesizing specialized chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic semiconductors and photoactive materials due to its electron-accepting difluoro-diketone group.
• Fluorine Chemistry Building Block: Provides a source of fluorine atoms and a reactive site for further functionalization in the synthesis of complex fluorinated molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for creating new active ingredients with enhanced stability and efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Adamantyl)-4,4-Difluoro-Butane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	758709-46-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈F₂O₂
Molecular Weight	256.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantyl-4,4-difluorobutane-1,3-dione; 4,4-Difluoro-1-(tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]dec-1-yl)butane-1,3-dione; 1-(Adamantan-1-yl)-4,4-difluorobutane-1,3-dione; Adamantyl Difluoro Diketone; 1-Adamantyl-4,4-difluoro-1,3-butanedione; ADDFBD
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Adamantyl)-4,4-Difluoro-Butane-1,3-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.