(1S)-(-)-Camphor, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

(1S)-(-)-Camphor is used as chiral intermediate and chiral auxiliary precursor. It is used in the synthesis of high-potency sweeteners. It acts as catalytic agent and petrochemical additive.

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Applications
(1S)-(-)-Camphor is used as chiral intermediate and chiral auxiliary precursor. It is used in the synthesis of high-potency sweeteners. It acts as catalytic agent and petrochemical additive.

Solubility
Soluble in water. (0.34 g/L) at 20°C

Notes
Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 464-48-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H16O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.24
• MDL Number: MFCD00064148,MFCD00074738,MFCD00064149,MFCD00064149
• InChI Key: DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-OMNKOJBGSA-N
• Synonym: --camphor, l-camphor, 1s---camphor, 1s,4s-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo 2.2.1 heptan-2-one, --bornan-2-one, s-camphor, l--camphor, 1s,4s-camphor, camphor,-, --alcanfor
• PubChem CID: 444294
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15397
• IUPAC Name: (1S,4S)-4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-one
• SMILES: CC1(C)C2CC[C@]1(C)C(=O)C2

• Melting Point: 175°C to 180°C
• Density: 0.99
• Boiling Point: 204°C
• Flash Point: 65°C (149°F)
• Odor: Camphor-like
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2717
• Beilstein: 4291747
• Merck Index: 14,1732
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. (0.34g/L) at 20°C
• Optical Rotation: −43° (c=10 in Ethanol)
• Formula Weight: 152.24
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (1S)-(-)-Camphor

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