Description

2-Heptyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane is a high-purity, organoboron reagent belonging to the class of pinacol boronic esters. This compound is valued for its stability and reactivity, serving as a critical building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent for forming carbon-carbon bonds in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel drug candidates, enabling the introduction of the heptyl moiety into molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Product Development: Employed in the synthesis of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Materials Science & Organic Electronics: Acts as a precursor in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional materials where precise molecular architecture is crucial.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology & Bioconjugation: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules due to the selective reactivity of the boronic ester group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Heptyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane
CAS No.	66217-56-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₇BO₂
Molecular Weight	226.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptylboronic acid pinacol ester; 1-Heptyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane; Pinacol heptylboronate; HeptylBpin; n-Heptylboronic acid pinacol ester; 2-(Heptyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Heptyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for fine chemical production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.