2-Adamantanone Cas 700-58-3
Product Description
Product Name: 2-Adamantanone
Synonyms: Adamantan-2-one
CAS No. 700-58-3
M.F.: C10H14O
M.W.: 150.22
EINECS: 211-847-2
Specifications
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Off-white to white solid | Conforms |
Purity | ≥98.0% | 99.6% |
Water | ≤0.5% | 0.1% |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. |
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2-Adamantanone is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O. It is a ketone derivative of adamantane, where a carbonyl group (C=O) is attached to the bridgehead carbon at position 2 of the adamantane cage.
Structure: Imagine the rigid, three-dimensional, diamond-like cage structure of adamantane (a cycloalkane with 10 carbon atoms). 2-Adamantanone is formed by replacing one of the hydrogen atoms on a specific carbon (the "bridgehead") with an oxygen atom, creating a ketone functional group.
Key Properties:
White crystalline solid at room temperature.
Possesses the high chemical and thermal stability characteristic of the adamantane skeleton.
The carbonyl group makes it a versatile intermediate for chemical synthesis, as it can undergo various reactions (reductions, Grignard reactions, etc.) to introduce other functional groups onto the robust adamantine core.
Primary Uses and Applications
2-Adamantanone's main value lies not in direct application, but as a crucial building block (synthon) in organic and medicinal chemistry. Its rigid, lipophilic (fat-soluble) structure is highly desirable for designing pharmaceutical agents.
1. Pharmaceutical Intermediates (Most Significant Use)
It is a key precursor in the synthesis of several important drugs and bioactive molecules. The adamantane moiety often enhances lipid solubility, metabolic stability, and binding affinity to biological targets.
Adapalene: A topical retinoid used to treat acne. 2-Adamantanone is a starting material in its synthesis.
Saxagliptin: A dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes.
Antiviral Agents: Derivatives of adamantane, such as amantadine and rimantadine (used against influenza A), share the same core structure. While not made directly from the ketone, 2-adamantanone is used to create novel analogs and more complex derivatives with potential antiviral, antibacterial, or neuroprotective activity.
Other Drug Candidates: It serves as a scaffold for developing potential treatments for neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, Alzheimer's) and various other conditions.
2. Material Science & Polymer Chemistry
High-Performance Polymers: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create materials with enhanced thermal stability, rigidity, and solubility. These polymers are investigated for use in advanced coatings, membranes, and engineering plastics.
Dendrimers and Nanostructures: Its symmetrical, polycyclic structure makes it a useful core for building complex dendritic molecules.
3. Organic Synthesis & Research
Model Compound: Used in physical organic chemistry studies to investigate steric effects and reaction mechanisms due to its unique, rigid geometry.
Ligand and Catalyst Design: Functionalized to create bulky ligands for metal catalysts or as a core for molecular recognition.
4. Analytical Chemistry
Summary
| Aspect | Description |
|---|
| What it is | A ketone-functionalized derivative of the stable adamantane cage. |
| Direct Uses | Very limited as an end-product. |
| Primary Value | A versatile chemical intermediate or building block. |
| Major Application | Synthesis of pharmaceuticals (e.g., Adapalene, Saxagliptin) and drug candidates. |
| Key Feature | Provides a rigid, stable, and lipophilic 3D scaffold that improves drug properties. |
In essence, 2-Adamantanone is a workhorse molecule in the chemist's toolkit, prized for its ability to efficiently introduce the valuable adamantane structure into more complex, high-value molecules, especially in the pharmaceutical industry.
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