Description

Dl-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid is a versatile chiral sulfonic acid derivative widely used as a resolving agent and catalyst in asymmetric synthesis. Its strong acidic nature and well-defined stereochemistry make it a critical reagent for producing enantiomerically pure compounds. This product is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Chiral Resolution Agent: For the separation of racemic mixtures of amines, amino acids, and other basic compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Catalyst: Employed in various organic transformations, including Diels-Alder, Friedel-Crafts, and Mannich reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a chiral selector or mobile phase additive in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• Electrolyte Additive: Applied in electroplating and battery research formulations.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as an acid catalyst in the production of certain resins and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid
CAS No.	5872-08-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O4S
Molecular Weight	232.30 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid; (±)-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid; Racemic Camphorsulfonic Acid; DL-Camphor-10-sulfonic Acid; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-sulfonic acid, 10-oxo-; 2-Oxo-10-bornanesulfonic Acid; (1R*,4S*)-7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic Acid; HCSA
EINECS	227-522-5

Quality Control

Our Dl-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Optical Rotation	Specific range available per grade

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