Description

Ethyl (-)-Camphorcarboxylate is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral building block derived from natural camphor. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing optically active molecules, offering critical stereochemical control in advanced chemical processes. It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients, catalysts, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the development and preparation of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and stereochemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (-)-Camphorcarboxylate
CAS No.	22469-70-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Ethyl Camphorcarboxylate; (1S,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (1S,4R)-1,7,7-trimethyl-2-norbornanecarboxylate; L-Ethyl camphorcarboxylate; (-)-Camphorcarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (-)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (-)-Camphorcarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity and chemical identity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, enantiomeric excess, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.