Solution and solvation enthalpies at infinite dilution of 1-bromoadamantane, 1-adamantanol, and 2-adamantanone are reported at 298.15 K in a set of 14 aprotic solvents. The specific interaction enthalpies of the solid solutes are calculated using a methodology recently published by other authors. I-Adamantanol's specific interaction enthalpies show a good correlation with the Kamlet-Taft beta scale. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.