Description

4-Acetylphenylboronic acid is a versatile boronic acid derivative featuring both a ketone and a boronic acid functional group on an aromatic ring. This bifunctional nature makes it a highly valuable building block in modern synthetic chemistry, particularly for cross-coupling reactions like the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require precise molecular construction for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing biaryl structures found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aromatic ketone-boronic acid motifs.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs and sensors, where the acetyl group can be further functionalized.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes, leveraging boronic acid's affinity for diols.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A critical starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic labs engaged in novel organic compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetylphenylboronic acid
CAS No.	149104-47-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BO3
Molecular Weight	163.97 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Acetylphenyl)boronic acid; 4-Acetylbenzeneboronic acid; p-Acetylphenylboronic acid; 1-(4-Boronophenyl)ethan-1-one; 4-Acetylbenzeneboronic Acid; 4-Acetyl-Benzeneboronic Acid; Boronic acid, B-(4-acetylphenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Acetylphenylboronic acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.