Description

D-Camphor is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene ketone, recognized for its distinct aromatic odor and cooling sensation. This optically active form of camphor is a critical chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, flavor and fragrance, and specialty chemical industries who require a high-purity, enantiomerically pure starting material for complex syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key chiral intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a starting material for synthesizing various aroma chemicals and as a modifier in certain fragrance compositions.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies within R&D laboratories.
• Specialty Polymers: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers with unique optical or physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Camphor
CAS No.	464-49-3
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; (+)-Camphor; (1R)-Camphor; D-(+)-Camphor; Right-handed Camphor; Japan Camphor; Gum Camphor; 2-Bornanone; 2-Camphanone
EINECS	207-355-2

Quality Control

Our D-Camphor is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure high enantiomeric purity and meets rigorous specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for optical rotation, chromatographic purity, and residual solvents are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent sublimation and loss of material. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Specific Optical Rotation [α]20/D	+41° to +44°
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.5%
Melting Point	174°C - 180°C
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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