Description

3-Formyl-2-Methylphenylboronic Acid is a versatile and highly functionalized boronic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in the dual functionality of the formyl and boronic acid groups, enabling precise and efficient carbon-carbon bond formation via Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures for active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with targeted activity.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, including OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Facilitates the creation of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A high-value reagent for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Formyl-2-Methylphenylboronic Acid
CAS No.	631909-10-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9BO3
Molecular Weight	176.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-formylphenylboronic Acid; (3-Formyl-2-methylphenyl)boronic Acid; 2-Methyl-3-carboxaldehydebenzeneboronic Acid; 3-Formyl-o-tolylboronic Acid; Boronic acid, B-(3-formyl-2-methylphenyl)-; 631909-10-9; (2-Methyl-3-formylphenyl)boronic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Formyl-2-Methylphenylboronic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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