Adamantane

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Adamantane Structure
Adamantane structure
Common Name Adamantane
CAS Number 281-23-2 Molecular Weight 136.234
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 187.1±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H16 Melting Point 209-212 °C (subl.)(lit.)
MSDS N/A Flash Point 48.9±11.7 °C

 Use of Adamantane


Adamantane, a polycyclic cage molecule with high symmetry and remarkable properties. Adamantane can be incorporated into a lipophilic part of the lipid bilayer that constitutes membranes and as an anchor in the lipid bilayer of liposomes. Adamantane can be used in research of surface recognition and drug delivery[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name adamantane
Synonym More Synonyms

 Adamantane Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Adamantane, a polycyclic cage molecule with high symmetry and remarkable properties. Adamantane can be incorporated into a lipophilic part of the lipid bilayer that constitutes membranes and as an anchor in the lipid bilayer of liposomes. Adamantane can be used in research of surface recognition and drug delivery[1].
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 187.1±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 209-212 °C (subl.)(lit.)
Molecular Formula C10H16
Molecular Weight 136.234
Flash Point 48.9±11.7 °C
Exact Mass 136.125198
LogP 4.22
Vapour Pressure 0.9±0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.517
InChIKey ORILYTVJVMAKLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1C2CC3CC1CC(C2)C3
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S24/25
WGK Germany 2
RTECS YK0493000
Packaging Group I; II; III
HS Code 29021990

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 29021990

 AdamantaneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-468 cells expressing p53 R273H mutant...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MDA-MB-468
External Id: CHEMBL5039410
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells expressing p53 R280K mutant...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MDA-MB-231
External Id: CHEMBL5039367
Name: Octanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL1798350
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells expressing WT p53 assessed as inh...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MCF7
External Id: CHEMBL5039372
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Adamantane
MFCD00074719
Tricyclo[3.3.1.1(3,7)]decane
L66 B6/B-H/DI A B- C 1B ITJ
Adamantane (8CI)
Adamantan
EINECS 206-001-4
Tricyclo(3.3.1.1(3,7))decane
Tricyclo[3.3.1.1]decane
Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane

 Adamantane | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of adamantane?
A: Boiling point of adamantane is 187.1±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular formula of adamantane?
A: Molecular formula of adamantane is C10H16.
Q: What is the InChIKey of adamantane?
A: InChIKey of adamantane is ORILYTVJVMAKLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the downstream products of adamantane?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of adamantane: 34301-54-7;37843-11-1;4942-47-6;17768-28-4;17768-36-4;1459-49-0;39269-10-8;768-95-6;828-51-3;15897-81-1.
Q: What are the upstream materials of adamantane?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of adamantane: 2825-82-3;768-95-6;79057-62-8;23074-42-2;66729-73-5;1425503-23-6;2094-72-6;201230-82-2;768-93-4;768-90-1.
Q: What is the melting point of adamantane?
A: Melting point of adamantane is 209-212 °C (subl.)(lit.).
Q: What is the CAS number of adamantane?
A: CAS number of adamantane is 281-23-2.
Q: What is the LogP of adamantane?
A: LogP of adamantane is 4.22.
Q: What are the uses of adamantane?
A: Main uses of adamantane: Adamantane, a polycyclic cage molecule with high symmetry and remarkable properties. Adamantane can be incorporated into a lipophilic part of the lipid bilayer that constitutes membranes and as an anchor in the lipid bilayer of liposomes. Adamantane can be used in research of surface recognition and drug delivery[1].
Q: What is the molecular weight of adamantane?
A: Molecular weight of adamantane is 136.234.

 Adamantanefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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