Description

2-Methyl-3-Fluoro-Phenylboronic Acid is a high-purity organoboron compound, specifically a substituted phenylboronic acid derivative. It serves as a critical Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reagent, enabling the efficient formation of carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecule synthesis. This material is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to introduce functionalized aromatic scaffolds into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 2-methyl-3-fluoro substitution pattern confers specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and material science.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for OLEDs, OFETs, and other optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in synthetic organic chemistry and methodology development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-Fluoro-Phenylboronic Acid
CAS No.	163517-61-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8BFO2
Molecular Weight	153.95 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methyl-3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid; 3-Fluoro-2-methylbenzeneboronic acid; 2-Methyl-3-fluorobenzeneboronic acid; Boronic acid, B-(2-methyl-3-fluorophenyl)-; 2-Fluoro-6-methylphenylboronic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-Fluoro-Phenylboronic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

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.