This review summarizes achievements in the synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted adamantane derivatives by the construction of the tricyclic framework either by total synthesis or by ring expansion/contraction reactions of corresponding adamantane homologues. It is intended to complement reviews focusing on the preparation of 1,2-disubstituted derivatives by C-H functionalization methods.

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