Description

(-)-Sparteine Sulfate Pentahydrate is a high-purity, naturally occurring alkaloid salt widely used as a chiral ligand and base in asymmetric synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to facilitate stereoselective reactions, which are critical for producing enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality chiral auxiliaries.

Application

• As a chiral ligand in asymmetric deprotonation and alkylation reactions.
• As a non-nucleophilic base in organic synthesis, particularly for enolate formation.
• In the resolution of racemic mixtures to obtain single enantiomers.
• As a key component in the synthesis of complex natural products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• For research in organometallic chemistry and catalysis development.
• In academic and industrial R&D for method development in stereoselective synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Sparteine Sulfate Pentahydrate
CAS No.	6160-12-9
Molecular Formula	C15H26N2 · H2SO4 · 5H2O
Molecular Weight	422.52 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Lupinidine Sulfate Pentahydrate; Spartocin Sulfate; Sparteine Sulfate; (7S,7aS,14S,14aS)-Dodecahydro-7,14-Methano-2H,6H-dipyrido[1,2-a:1',2'-e][1,5]diazocine Sulfate; L-Sparteine Sulfate; Spartium Sulfate; Pachycarpine Sulfate
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Sparteine Sulfate Pentahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity and assay determination, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound 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%
Chiral Purity ([α]D)	≤ -16.5° (c=2 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	19.0 - 22.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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