Molekula
DL-10-Camphorsulfonic acid
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DL-10-Camphorsulfonic acid is a chiral sulfonic acid used as a strong organic acid catalyst in organic synthesis. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with high solubility in water and polar organic solvents. CAS: 5872-08-2, Molecular Formula: C10H16O4S, Molecular Weight: 232.29 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Hazard classification: Danger. Molekula supplies DL-10-Camphorsulfonic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to beige powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 1.5% (@105°C) |
| Clarity in Solution | clear solution (5% in water) |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
| Assay (dried basis) | 97.5 - 102.5% (titration with NaOH) |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90034760 |
| CAS Number | 5872-08-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-1-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl)methanesulfonic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 232.29 |
| Exact Mass | 232.0769 |
| SMILES | CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2)CS(=O)(=O)O)C |
| InChIKey | MIOPJNTWMNEORI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H16O4S/c1-9(2)7-3-4-10(9,8(11)5-7)6-15(12,13)14/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,12,13,14) |
| PubChem CID | 18462 |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2914799000 |
| Tariff Code | 2914790090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- ( inverted exclamation markA)-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid
- (+)-10-CAMPHORSULFONIC ACID
- (7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-1-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl)methanesulfonic acid
- (7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-1-yl)methanesulfonic acid
- 7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid
- Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid, 7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-, (1S)-
- camphor sulfonic acid
- d-10-Camphorsulfonic acid
- D-Camphor-10-sulfonic acid
- DL-CAMPHORSULFONIC ACID
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-10-Camphorsulfonic acid used for?
It is used as a strong organic acid catalyst in organic synthesis, for example in acetal and ketal formation and other acid-catalysed reactions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C10H16O4S with a molecular weight of 232.29 g/mol.
How should DL-10-Camphorsulfonic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available?
Available in technical grade; custom purity options may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply it in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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