Description

4-Benzyloxy-2-Methylphenylboronic Acid is a specialized organoboron compound widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in cross-coupling reactions. Its value lies in enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures, which is critical for research and development in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and academic institutions engaged in developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly through Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific biphenyl or substituted phenyl structures.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of organic electronic materials, such as polymers for OLEDs or conductive films.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create boronic acid-based probes and sensors for detecting sugars or other biological molecules.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodology development and synthetic chemistry research in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxy-2-Methylphenylboronic Acid
CAS No.	847560-49-0
Molecular Formula	C14H15BO3
Molecular Weight	242.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-(Benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl)boronic Acid; 2-Methyl-4-(phenylmethoxy)benzeneboronic Acid; 4-(Benzyloxy)-2-methylbenzeneboronic Acid; B-(4-Benzyloxy-2-methylphenyl)boronic Acid; 4-Benzyloxy-o-tolylboronic Acid; (4-Benzyloxy-2-methylphenyl)boronic acid; 847560-49-0; 4-Benzyloxy-2-methylbenzeneboronic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzyloxy-2-Methylphenylboronic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing the exact specifications of your order.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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