35963-20-3 | (1R)-(-)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
5g	98%	in stock	$14.00	$10.00
25g	98%	in stock	$15.00	$10.00
500g	98%	in stock	$19.00	$13.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB74991
• Chemical Name: (1R)-(-)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid
• CAS Number: 35963-20-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H16O4S
• Molecular Weight: 232.2966
• MDL Number: MFCD00064158
• SMILES: O=C1C[C@H]2C([C@@]1(CC2)CS(=O)(=O)O)(C)C

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 404
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 2
• Heavy Atom Count: 15
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 2
• XLogP3: 0.5

Upstream Synthesis Route

L-(-)Camphorsulfonic acid, commonly known as CSA, is a versatile chiral auxiliary widely employed in organic chemical synthesis. Its unique structural properties make it a valuable reagent for promoting asymmetric transformations in various reactions. When used as a catalyst or resolving agent, L-(-)Camphorsulfonic acid can facilitate the formation of enantiomerically pure compounds, making it a crucial tool in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its ability to induce stereocontrol in asymmetric reactions such as aldol condensations, Michael additions, and Diels-Alder reactions has established it as a key reagent in the arsenal of synthetic chemists striving to access chiral molecules with high levels of enantioselectivity. Additionally, L-(-)Camphorsulfonic acid's compatibility with a wide range of functional groups and its well-established protocols for use make it a reliable option for researchers seeking to carry out efficient and selective syntheses in the laboratory.

Literature

• 1H,3H-Imidazolium (R,S)-camphor-10-sulfonate.

  Acta crystallographica. Section E, Structure reports online 20090201