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Adamantane


 

Adamantane (Tricyclodecane) is a colourless, crystalline powder, that smells like camphor. It is an cycloalkane and also the simplest diamondoid, with a formula of C10H16. Adamantane is found in petroleum and some mountain crystals.

Related Topics:
Camphor - Cycloalkane - Diamondoid

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It melts at 270 °C and sublimes before boiling. It is slightly soluble in water, and has a density of 1.07 g/cm³. Adamantane is very stable. It is used in polymers to give them special properties. It is also used in pharmacy, as eg. its derivate amantadine.

Related Topics:
Polymers - Pharmacy - Amantadine

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In solid-state NMR spectroscopy, adamantane is a common standard for chemical shift referencing.

Related Topics:
Solid-state NMR - Chemical shift

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In dye lasers, adamantane may be used to stretch the life of the gain medium.

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