Description

4-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethylphenylphenylboronic Acid, Pinacol Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organoboron reagent, specifically a protected boronic acid derivative. This compound is critical for enabling precise carbon-carbon bond formation in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key building block in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific aryl-aryl linkages.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Serves as a precursor for constructing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and light-emitting materials for electronic devices.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes and bioconjugates for diagnostic and research applications.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Can be utilized to prepare sophisticated ligand frameworks for transition metal catalysis.
• Custom & Contract Manufacturing: An essential reagent for fine chemical manufacturers producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethylphenylphenylboronic Acid, Pinacol Ester
CAS No.	1208459-72-6
Molecular Formula	C21H27BO3
Molecular Weight	338.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-4-methoxyphenylphenylboronic Acid Pinacol Ester; (4-Methoxy-2,6-dimethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)boronic Acid Pinacol Ester; 4-Methoxy-2,6-dimethylbiphenyl-2-boronic Acid Pinacol Ester; 2-(4-Methoxy-2,6-dimethylbiphenyl-2-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane; B-(4-Methoxy-2,6-dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethylphenylphenylboronic Acid, Pinacol Ester is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized by NMR (1H, 13C, 11B), HPLC, and mass spectrometry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and identity are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity and reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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