Description

2-(4-Boronophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized organoboron compound of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in its dual functionality, combining a reactive boronic acid group with a carboxylic acid moiety, making it a versatile building block for cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions for synthesizing novel drug candidates, especially in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its boronic acid functionality for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones or as a surface modifier to introduce boronic acid groups for creating stimuli-responsive or sensing materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes and tools for studying biological processes involving carbohydrate recognition.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential building block for the synthesis of conjugated molecules used in OLEDs or organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Boronophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	1187209-18-2
Molecular Formula	C10H13BO4
Molecular Weight	208.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Boronophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid; 2-Methyl-2-[4-(dihydroxyboranyl)phenyl]propanoic acid; 4-(1-Carboxy-1-methylethyl)benzeneboronic acid; 2-(4-Boronophenyl)-2-methylpropionic acid; 2-(p-Boronophenyl)isobutyric acid; B-[4-(2-Carboxy-2-propyl)phenyl]boronic acid; 2-(4-Boronophenyl)isobutyric acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Boronophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a desiccated environment 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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