Description

2-(2-Bromoethyl)Phenylboronic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organoboron building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive boronic acid group and a bromoethyl side chain, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling and other palladium-catalyzed reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly for creating biaryl and extended conjugated systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aryl-alkyl linkages.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers, organic electronic materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize novel bidentate or polydentate ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and bioconjugates for studying biological processes.
• Scalable Process Chemistry: Suitable for use in pilot plant and commercial-scale manufacturing due to its well-defined reactivity profile.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromoethyl)Phenylboronic Acid
CAS No.	850568-82-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10BBrO2
Molecular Weight	228.88 g/mol
Synonyms	[2-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyl]boronic acid; (2-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyl)boronic acid; 2-(2-Bromoethyl)benzeneboronic acid; 2-Bromoethylphenylboronic Acid; Boronic acid, B-[2-(2-bromoethyl)phenyl]-; 850568-82-0; 2-(2-Bromoethyl)phenylboronic acid pinacol ester (common derivative)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Bromoethyl)Phenylboronic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and advanced intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber-colored or stored in a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.