Product Identification

Product Name

1-Adamantaneacetic acid

Synonyms

(Adamantan-1-yl)acetic acid
1-(Carboxymethyl)adamantane
1-Adamantylacetic acid
a-(1-Adamantyl)acetic acid
Tricyclo[3.3.1.1(3,7)-]decane-1-acetic acid
Tricyclo[3.3.1.1-{3,7}-]dec-1-ylacetic acid

CAS

4942-47-6

Formula

C12H18O2

Molecular Weight

194.27

EINECS

225-585-1

Beilstein/Gmelin

641412

Beilstein Reference

4-09-00-00256

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White crystalline powder.

Solubility in water

SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE

Melting Point

138

Boiling Point

306

pKa/pKb

5.00 (pKa)

Partition Coefficient

2.31

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.

Skin

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Skin

May cause skin irritation.

Eyes

May cause eye irritation.

EC Risk Phrase

R 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.

Stability

No data.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.