From (+)-camphor, a new camphor-imine derivative I is synthesized. The structure of I is determine by single crystal x-ray diffraction. The absolute configuration of the mol. is established by the anomalous dispersion method using 37 pairs of reflections. According to the structure, the stereoselectivity of I used as a chiral synthon is discussed.

Key words: CRYSTAL STRUCTURE DETERMINATION, X-RAY DIFFRACTION ANALYSIS, TERPENE, UNIT CELL, STEREOSELECTIVITY, CAMPHOR, IMINE, ABSOLUTE CONFIGURATION, KETONE P, KETOAMIDES