(+/-)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid, 98%

Product Code. 11490443

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12620.22

Description

CAS: 5872-08-2 | C10H16O4S | 232.29 g/mol

(+)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid is used as a resolving agent for chiral amines and other cations. It is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as trimetaphan camsilate, which is used to reduce bleeding during neurosurgery. Further, it is involved in the transglucosidation of methyl and ethyl D-glucopyranosides by alcoholysis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(+)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid is used as a resolving agent for chiral amines and other cations. It is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as trimetaphan camsilate, which is used to reduce bleeding during neurosurgery. Further, it is involved in the transglucosidation of methyl and ethyl D-glucopyranosides by alcoholysis.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 8-2-5872
• Molecular Formula: C10H16O4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 232.29
• MDL Number: MFCD00074827
• InChI Key: MIOPJNTWMNEORI-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: reychler's acid, camphorsulfonic acid, d-camphorsulfonic acid, camphersulfosaeure, --10-camphorsulfonic acid, 2-oxobornane-10-sulphonic acid, d-10-camphorsulfonic acid, 7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo 2.2.1 heptan-1-yl methanesulfonic acid, l-camphor-10-sulfonic acid, +-10-camphorsulfonic acid
• PubChem CID: 18462
• ChEBI: CHEBI:55379
• IUPAC Name: (7,7-dimethyl-3-oxo-4-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl)methanesulfonic acid
• SMILES: CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2)CS(=O)(=O)O)C

• Melting Point: ∼200°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 3205973
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 232.3
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• (+/-)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (+/-)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only