Description

2-(Benzyloxy)-3-Methylphenylboronic Acid is a specialized organoboron compound, a key building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in its role as a versatile coupling partner in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex biaryl structures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing complex biaryl or heterobiaryl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs and organic semiconductors.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and other organometallic complexes.
• Chemical Library Synthesis: Utilized in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening for the discovery of new bioactive molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in cross-coupling and C-H functionalization chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Benzyloxy)-3-Methylphenylboronic Acid
CAS No.	177190-68-0
Molecular Formula	C14H15BO3
Molecular Weight	242.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-(Benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl)boronic acid; 2-Benzyloxy-3-methylbenzeneboronic acid; 3-Methyl-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzeneboronic acid; B-[2-(Benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]boronic acid; 2-(Benzyloxy)-m-tolylboronic acid; Boronic acid, B-[2-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-; 177190-68-0
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-(Benzyloxy)-3-Methylphenylboronic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.