1-Adamantylcarboxaldehyde

• CAT Number: R029224
• CAS Number: 2094-74-8
• Molecular Formula: C11H16O
• Molecular Weight: 164.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Adamantanecarboxaldehyde; ?1-Formyladamantane
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: adamantane-1-carbaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H16O/c12-7-11-4-8-1-9(5-11)3-10(2-8)6-11/h7-10H,1-6H2
• InChIKey: DZULQZKFBAHSRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C2CC3CC1CC(C2)(C3)C=O

1-Adamantylcarboxaldehyde (Cat No.: R029224) is an aldehyde derivative of adamantane, a rigid, tricyclic hydrocarbon known for its steric bulk and chemical stability. The aldehyde group at the bridgehead position allows this compound to serve as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. It is commonly used in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where the adamantyl moiety imparts enhanced lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and structural rigidity. This compound is especially valuable in designing bioactive molecules with improved pharmacokinetic properties.