d-Camphorsulfonic acid
Agent Name
d-Camphorsulfonic acid
CAS Number
3144-16-9
Formula
C10-H16-O4-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Camphorsulfonic acid, d-; Camphersulfosaeure [German]; Camphorsulfonic acid; Reychler's acid; d-10-Camphorsulfonic acid; 10-Bornanesulfonic acid, 2-oxo-, (1S,4R)-(+)-; 2-Oxobornane-10-sulphonic acid; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid, 7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-, (1S,4R)-; [ChemIDplus] 7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid; 2-Oxo-10-bornanesulfonic acid; Camsylate; Camphostyl; beta-Camphorsulfonic acid; [Merck Index] Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid, 7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-, (1S)- (9CI); (+)-Camphorsulfonic acid; (+)-beta-Camphorsulfonic acid; [RTECS] UN3261
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Solid; Deliquescent in moist air; [Merck Index] White hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used for the "resolution of optically active isomers"; [Merck Index]
Comments
Subcutaneous LD50 (mouse) = 2,502 mg/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.83E-08 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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