1. Polymers and Materials Science
Synthesis of high-performance polymers (such0 as polyamides, polyesters, polyurethanes), specialty resins, coatings, and adhesives.
The introduced adamantane group significantly improves the thermal stability, mechanical strength, and rigidity of the polymers.

2. Electronics and Photolithography Materials
Used as a raw material for photoresists (photolithographic materials).
The adamantane structure provides the material with a low dielectric constant, high transparency, and good resistance to dry etching, making it suitable for high-end semiconductor manufacturing.

3. Biomedical Field
Used in the preparation of drug delivery systems, biocompatible materials (such as medical catheters, implant coatings), and dental materials.
The polymers typically exhibit good biocompatibility, and their hydrophobicity and steric effects can be used to control drug release.

4. Research and Others
Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis to prepare other adamantane derivatives. It may also have applications in cosmetic formulations.
Chemical reactions are carried out using its polymerizable methacrylate group and modifiable adamantane group.

💡 Relationship between Properties and Applications

These applications mainly benefit from two key parts of its molecule:

Methacrylate group:
Allows it to be easily incorporated into polymer chains through free-radical polymerization (such as atom transfer radical polymerization, ATRP).

Adamantane group:
A large, rigid, hydrophobic three-dimensional cage-like structure. It effectively increases the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymer, thereby enhancing heat resistance; it also increases the free volume between molecules, potentially lowering the dielectric constant of the material.