Description

(-)-3,9-Dibromocamphor is a high-purity, chiral brominated derivative of camphor, serving as a critical chiral building block and resolving agent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to impart stereochemical control, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure intermediates for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-fidelity chiral auxiliaries and intermediates.

Application

• As a chiral building block in the asymmetric synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized as a resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures of acids, amines, and alcohols.
• Employed in the synthesis of specialty ligands and catalysts for enantioselective transformations.
• Serves as a key intermediate in the research and development of novel agrochemicals and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development in stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-3,9-Dibromocamphor
CAS No.	64474-55-1
Molecular Formula	C10H14Br2O
Molecular Weight	310.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-3,9-Dibromocamphor; (1S,4R)-3,9-Dibromocamphor; 3,9-Dibromocamphor; 3,9-Dibromo-(1S)-camphor; (1S)-3,9-Dibromocamphor; L-3,9-Dibromocamphor; (-)-3,9-Dibromocamphan-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (-)-3,9-Dibromocamphor is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity and chemical assay, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

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	Contact for details
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.