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2-Adamantanol | CAS 700-57-2

A secondary alcohol on the rigid adamantane cage, used to introduce an adamantan-2-yl oxygen-linked fragment in derivative chemistry, including published ester-imide research and structural studies of cage alcohol derivatives.

CAS700-57-2
Molecular formulaC10H16O
Molecular weight152.23 g/mol

Product overview

The hydroxyl occupies a secondary cage carbon rather than the bridgehead position found in 1-adamantanol. This changes the attachment geometry and the class of alcohol supplied to the next transformation. Published studies use 2-adamantanol to prepare ester imides and examine ester or ether derivatives. Material qualification should therefore confirm the 2-position and distinguish related cage compounds, especially 1-adamantanol or adamantanone where relevant to the manufacturing route. A general label such as adamantanol is insufficient for an unambiguous enquiry.

Chemical identity

Chemical name
2-Adamantanol
CAS number
700-57-2
Molecular formula
C10H16O
Molecular weight
152.23 g/mol

Application context

Ester-imide research has incorporated the adamantan-2-yl group through the alcohol oxygen and examined the resulting derivatives in antimicrobial studies. The purchased alcohol is a synthetic precursor for that research. The rigid cage also makes its oxygen-linked derivatives useful subjects for structural chemistry. For a specific synthesis, define the required alcohol isomer and the analytical separation of cage-related compounds. When ester formation is planned, include a suitable water criterion and discuss the assay basis used for reagent charging.

Chemistry and synthetic role

The adamantane cage bears a secondary OH at C2, distinct from the tertiary bridgehead alcohol at C1.

Quality review

Establish the alcohol position

Use a structural test distinguishing the 2-alcohol from 1-adamantanol.

Separate related cage compounds

Review relevant alcohol isomers and adamantanone with a suitable method.

Set water for derivatisation

Agree water and assay basis for oxygen-functionalisation projects.

Preparing a specification

Specify adamantan-2-ol, CAS, cage-isomer identification, component-resolved purity and water where required for ester or ether chemistry.

Packaging and storage

Packaging and net weight are agreed for the selected grade, order quantity and destination. Check the actual supplier SDS and label for storage and transport requirements.

Documentation

Request a batch COA, SDS and the analytical methods for the acceptance criteria below. Confirm which supporting chromatograms and identity data are available from the selected manufacturer.

Procurement questions

Are the two adamantanols equivalent?

No; the OH is attached to different types of cage carbon.

Why include ketone in the review?

Where route-relevant, it represents a different oxygen functionality from the required alcohol.

Does GC area give the water content?

Water needs an independent measurement.

Technical sources
  1. PubChem CID 64149NCBI / PubChem
  2. 2-Adamantanol 153826Merck / Sigma-Aldrich
  3. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of new adamantane derivatives IIIIl Farmaco / PubMed