Adamantane

Properties
General
Name	Adamantane (Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane)
Chemical formula	C10H16
CAS Number	281-23-2
Physical
Molar mass	136,23 g/mol
Density	1,07 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Melting point	270 °C
Safety
R- und S-Sätze	R:/ S: 24/25/28/37/45
MAC	not defined
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Adamantane (Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane) is a colourless, crystalline powder, that smells like camphor. It is an cycloalkane and also the easiest diamondoid, with a formula of C₁₀H₁₆. Adamantane is found in petroleum and some mountain crystals.

It melts at 270 °C and sublimates before boiling. It is unsoluble 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.