1-Adamantanol

• CAT Number: R031871
• CAS Number: 768-95-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H16O
• Molecular Weight: 152.237
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Adamantyl Alcohol; 1-Hydroxyadamantane; NSC 108837; NSC 91633; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-ol
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: adamantan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16O/c11-10-4-7-1-8(5-10)3-9(2-7)6-10/h7-9,11H,1-6H2
• InChIKey: VLLNJDMHDJRNFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C2CC3CC1CC(C2)(C3)O

1-Adamantanol(CAT: R031871) is a rigid, tricyclic tertiary alcohol derived from adamantane, known for its high thermal and chemical stability. The unique cage-like structure imparts exceptional steric bulk, making it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of sterically hindered molecules and pharmaceuticals. Its tertiary hydroxyl group facilitates selective functionalization, enabling applications in antiviral drug development, including amantadine analogs. 1-Adamantanol also finds use in materials science, particularly in the design of high-performance polymers, coatings, and photoresists. With its combination of structural rigidity and functional versatility, this compound supports innovation in medicinal chemistry, nanotechnology, and synthetic methodology development.