Description

6-Methylpyridine-2-Boronic Acid Pinacol Ester is a high-purity boronic ester derivative, a crucial building block in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, a cornerstone methodology for constructing complex biaryl and heterobiaryl structures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those containing functionalized pyridine motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific heterocyclic architectures.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylpyridine-2-Boronic Acid Pinacol Ester
CAS No.	1096689-44-9
Molecular Formula	C13H20BNO2
Molecular Weight	233.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Methylpyridin-2-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane; 6-Methyl-2-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester; 2-(6-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane; 6-Methylpyridine-2-boronic acid neopentyl glycol ester (common alternative); 2-Methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine; Pinacol (6-methylpyridin-2-yl)boronate; 6-Methyl-2-pyridylboronic acid pinacol ester; B-(6-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)boronic acid pinacol ester
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methylpyridine-2-Boronic Acid Pinacol Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR (1H, 13C, 11B), and GC/MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, from early-stage R&D to cGMP-compliant production.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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