Description
(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)boronic acid (CAS No. 701261-35-0) is a high-purity organoboron compound with the molecular formula C5H13BO2. This boronic acid derivative is characterized by its neopentyl-like structure, offering steric hindrance that enhances selectivity in cross-coupling reactions. It is a valuable reagent in Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, a widely used method for forming carbon-carbon bonds in pharmaceutical and materials science research. The compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with ≥95% purity (HPLC), ensuring optimal performance in synthetic applications. Store under inert conditions at 2-8°C to maintain stability.
Key Features:
- IUPAC Name: 2,2-dimethylpropylboronic acid
- Molecular Weight: 115.97 g/mol
- Synonyms: Neopentylboronic acid (common industry designation)
- Packaging Options: 1g, 5g, 25g sealed amber vials
- Special Handling: Moisture-sensitive; recommend glove box use
Properties
- CAS Number: 701261-35-0
- Complexity: 65.3
- IUPAC Name: 2,2-dimethylpropylboronic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H13BO2/c1-5(2,3)4-6(7)8/h7-8H,4H2,1-3H3
- InChI Key: VCPOZKMTAGEGOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 116.1008598
- Molecular Formula: C5H13BO2
- Molecular Weight: 115.97
- SMILES: B(CC(C)(C)C)(O)O
- Topological: 40.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 116.1008598
- Synonyms: 701261-35-0, (2,2-Dimethylpropyl)boronic acid, DTXSID90584920, DTXCID00535685, 103-821-3, Neopentylboronic acid, 2,2-Dimethylpropylboronic acid, MFCD09750464, Boronic acid, (2,2-dimethylpropyl)-, C5H13BO2, Neopentylboronicacid, Neopentylboronic acid, >=95%, SCHEMBL1453209, 2,2-Dimethylproppylboronic acid, ZB0609, AKOS025405134, AB51406, AS-55556, SY066938, DB-074260, CS-0063198, EN300-261418, Neopentylboronic acid (contains varying amounts of Anhydride)
Application
(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)boronic acid serves as a crucial building block in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of bioactive molecules with quaternary carbon centers. Its sterically demanding structure enables selective coupling reactions in the preparation of complex organic frameworks. Researchers utilize this compound in developing novel enzyme inhibitors and polymer precursors. The reagent has shown particular utility in constructing branched hydrocarbon segments for advanced material applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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