Description

D-Camphanicacidanhydride CAS NO 515-31-3 is a high-purity chiral derivatizing agent and versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound is critically important for its role in the resolution of enantiomers and the synthesis of optically active compounds. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and academic research institutions focusing on asymmetric synthesis and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Chiral Derivatizing Agent for the resolution of racemic mixtures of alcohols and amines via diastereomeric salt or ester formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent for determining enantiomeric purity and absolute configuration using techniques like NMR and HPLC.
• Ligand Precursor in the development of chiral catalysts for asymmetric transformations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis as a building block for complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development tool in academic and industrial settings for stereochemistry studies and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Camphanicacidanhydride
CAS No.	515-31-3
Molecular Formula	C10H14O4
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R)-4,7,7-Trimethyl-3-oxo-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic Anhydride; D-(+)-Camphanic Anhydride; (1R)-Camphanic Anhydride; (+)-Camphanic Anhydride; D-Camphanic Anhydride; (1R,4S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic Anhydride; (1R)-1,7,7-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3,4-dione
EINECS	208-205-0

Quality Control

Our D-Camphanicacidanhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity, optical purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	216 - 220 °C
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+18.0° to +22.0° (c=1 in chloroform)
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.