Description

(1S)-(-)-Camphor p-Tosylhydrazone is a high-purity, chiral organic compound widely used as a key intermediate in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for generating camphor-derived nucleophiles and metal carbenoids, enabling the stereoselective construction of complex molecular frameworks. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral precursor in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in the preparation of camphor-based auxiliaries and ligands for catalytic asymmetric reactions.
• Organic Methodology Development: Serves as a model substrate for developing new synthetic transformations, particularly involving hydrazone chemistry and carbene transfer reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the creation of novel, stereochemically defined bioactive compounds for crop protection.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing complex natural product analogs in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S)-(-)-Camphor p-Tosylhydrazone
CAS No.	123408-99-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₄N₂O₂S
Molecular Weight	332.46 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Camphor p-Toluenesulfonylhydrazone; (1S)-Camphor Tosylhydrazone; L-(-)-Camphor Tosylhydrazone; (1S,4R)-(-)-Camphor p-Toluenesulfonylhydrazone; (1S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one p-tosylhydrazone; p-Toluenesulfonic acid (1S)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylidenehydrazide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and process chemistry. Each batch is characterized to confirm identity, chiral purity, and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as enantiomeric excess (ee) and assay by HPLC.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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