Description

2-Fluoro-6-Methylphenylboronic Acid is a high-purity organoboron compound serving as a versatile building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation via the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction, a cornerstone methodology for constructing complex molecules. This boronic acid is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients, as well as in materials science for creating advanced organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing biaryl or heterobiaryl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), semiconductors, and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules in diagnostic and research applications.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-Methylphenylboronic Acid
CAS No.	887471-69-4
Molecular Formula	C7H8BFO2
Molecular Weight	153.95 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluoro-6-methylphenyl)boronic acid; 2-Fluoro-6-methylbenzeneboronic acid; 2-Methyl-6-fluorophenylboronic acid; Boronic acid, B-(2-fluoro-6-methylphenyl)-; 887471-69-4; 2-Fluoro-o-tolylboronic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-6-Methylphenylboronic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and comprehensive analytical testing is performed to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically >97% by HPLC), assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay (NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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