Chemical Name: | 2-[2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane |
CAS Number: | 1073353-68-0 |
Product Number: | AG008SIP(AGN-PC-01LR1B) |
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Molecular Formula: | C13H15BF4O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 290.0616 |
2-(2-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane is a versatile reagent commonly employed in chemical synthesis processes. This compound is particularly valuable in the field of organic chemistry due to its unique structural properties and reactivity.In chemical synthesis, this boronic ester derivative acts as a key building block for constructing complex organic molecules through cross-coupling reactions, specifically in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Heck reactions. The fluoro and trifluoromethyl substituents enhance the reactivity and stability of the molecule, allowing for efficient and selective bond formation with a variety of functional groups.Additionally, the tetramethyl substituents on the boron atom provide steric hindrance, which can influence the selectivity of the coupling reactions and prevent undesired side reactions. This compound is a valuable tool for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science due to its ability to introduce fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups into organic molecules, which are important for enhancing biological activity and chemical properties.