What Does CSA Stand For?
CSA stands for Camphorsulfonic Acid
Camphorsulfonic Acid (CSA) is a white crystalline compound commonly used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis. It serves as a potent acid catalyst in various chemical reactions, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Due to its unique properties, CSA is valued for enhancing reaction rates and yields in processes such as esterification and polymerization. Additionally, it is utilized in the preparation of ionic liquids and as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym
Other Meanings for CSA
- Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
- Canadian Space Agency
- Canadian Standards Association
- Canadian Standards Authority
- Centrifugal Sudden Approxn In Scattering Calcns
- Charge Sensitivity Analysis
- Chemical Shift Anisotropy
- Chiral Solvating Agent
- Clinical Study Agreement
- Configuration Status Accounting
- Controlled Substances Act
- Coupled States Approxn
- Coupled Static Approxn In Scattering Calcns
- Coupled Subshell Approxn In Calcns On Inner Shell Ionization Collisions
- CYclic Strain Attenuator