Description

Ethyl (+/-)-10-Camphorsulfonate is a versatile chiral sulfonate ester derived from camphor, serving as a key intermediate and resolving agent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate enantiomeric separation and act as a building block for complex molecules, ensuring high stereochemical purity. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise chirality control is paramount.

Application

• As a chiral resolving agent for the separation of enantiomers in pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Key synthetic intermediate in the production of optically active compounds and catalysts.
• Used in agrochemical research for developing enantiomerically pure active ingredients.
• Building block for advanced materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Employed in asymmetric synthesis and methodological development within academic and industrial R&D.
• Potential use in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other fine chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (+/-)-10-Camphorsulfonate
CAS No.	108481-13-6
Molecular Formula	C12H20O4S
Molecular Weight	260.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 10-camphorsulfonate; (±)-Ethyl camphor-10-sulfonate; Ethyl DL-10-camphorsulfonate; 10-Camphorsulfonic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (1RS,4RS)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-sulfonate; Ethyl (rac)-10-camphorsulfonate; DL-Ethyl camphorsulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl (+/-)-10-Camphorsulfonate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Racemic mixture ((+/-)-form)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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