Description

2-Methyl-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylboronic Acid is a specialized organoboron compound that serves as a valuable building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in its role as a key coupling partner in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex biaryl structures. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing substituted biphenyl or heterobiaryl scaffolds.
• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a versatile boronic acid reagent for forming carbon-carbon bonds between aromatic rings, a fundamental step in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aryl-aryl linkages.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the creation of novel phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Acts as a building block for constructing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and light-emitting materials for electronic devices.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylboronic Acid
CAS No.	1313617-69-4
Molecular Formula	C8H11BO4S
Molecular Weight	214.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid; 3-Methylsulfonyl-2-methylbenzeneboronic acid; 2-Methyl-3-methanesulfonylbenzeneboronic acid; Boronic acid, B-[2-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-; 1313617-69-4; 2-Methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)benzeneboronic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-(Methylsulfonyl)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 identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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.

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)	≤ 0.5%

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