L(-)-Camphorsulfonic acid
[CAS# 35963-20-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Sulfonic acid / sulfinic acid
• Name: L(-)-Camphorsulfonic acid
• Synonyms: 1R-(-)-10-Camphorsulfonic acid; 1R-(-)-Camphorsulfonic acid; (-)-Camphor-10-sulphonic acid; (1R)-[7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-1-yl]methanesulphonic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O₄S
• Molecular Weight: 232.29
• CAS Registry Number: 35963-20-3
• EC Number: 252-817-9

Properties

• Melting point: 198 ºC
• alpha: -22 º (c=20,H2O)
• Water solubility: soluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Codes: R34
• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290