Description

Calcium Camphorsulfonate is an organometallic salt derived from camphorsulfonic acid, valued for its role as a chiral auxiliary and catalyst in asymmetric synthesis. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to induce stereoselectivity, making it a critical reagent for producing enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to control the three-dimensional architecture of complex molecules.

Application

• As a chiral resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures in pharmaceutical development.
• Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in asymmetric organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder and aldol reactions.
• Used in the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds (EPCs) for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Serves as an additive or co-catalyst in polymerization processes to influence polymer tacticity.
• Application in analytical chemistry as a chiral shift reagent for NMR spectroscopy.
• Potential use in electrolyte formulations for specialized battery systems.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and functionalized molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Camphorsulfonate
CAS No.	1331-87-9
Molecular Formula	C20H30CaO6S2
Molecular Weight	494.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Camphor-10-sulfonate; Calcium (1S,4R)-7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonate; Camphorsulfonic Acid Calcium Salt; (+)-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid Calcium Salt; (1S)-(+)-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium (+)-Camphorsulfonate; NSC 403779
EINECS	215-580-8

Quality Control

Our Calcium Camphorsulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Specifications are aligned with common industry and pharmacopeial standards for fine chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Solubility	Clear, colorless solution in water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.