Description
Potassium (Iodomethyl)trifluoroborate (CAS: 888711-47-5) is a highly specialized organoboron reagent designed for advanced synthetic applications in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. This compound, with the molecular formula CH2BF3IK, is a stable, crystalline solid that serves as a versatile building block for cross-coupling reactions, particularly in Suzuki-Miyaura couplings. Its unique structure combines an iodomethyl group with a trifluoroborate anion, enabling efficient functionalization of organic molecules. Ideal for researchers and scientists, this reagent is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in complex synthetic pathways. Packaged under inert conditions to maintain stability, it is a critical tool for drug discovery, material science, and catalysis.
Properties
- CAS Number: 888711-47-5
- Complexity: 44.7
- IUPAC Name: potassium;trifluoro(iodomethyl)boranuide
- InChI: InChI=1S/CH2BF3I.K/c3-2(4,5)1-6;/h1H2;/q-1;+1
- InChI Key: WQJVWRYIXQXISQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 247.88834
- Molecular Formula: CH2BF3IK
- Molecular Weight: 247.84
- SMILES: [B-](CI)(F)(F)F.[K+]
- Monoisotopic Mass: 247.88834
- Synonyms: Potassium (Iodomethyl)trifluoroborate, 678-466-5, Potassium trifluoro(iodomethyl)borate, 888711-47-5, potassium;trifluoro(iodomethyl)boranuide, Potassium iodomethyltrifluoroborate, MFCD11112187, potassium trifluoro(iodomethyl)boranuide, SCHEMBL19915177, DTXSID20635474, Potassiumtrifluoro(iodomethyl)borate, SBB100338, AKOS015960298, Potassium trifluoro(iodomethyl)borate(1-), SY040794, P1808, EN300-72162, I12150
Potassium (Iodomethyl)trifluoroborate is widely used in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions to introduce iodomethyl groups into aromatic and heteroaromatic systems. It is particularly valuable in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of bioactive molecules and labeled compounds. This reagent also finds applications in material science for modifying polymer backbones and creating advanced functional materials. Its stability and reactivity make it a preferred choice for high-throughput screening and combinatorial chemistry.
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 (97.6%): 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 (97.6%)
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