| Chemical Name: | Boronic acid, [4-(methylthio)phenyl]- |
| CAS Number: | 98546-51-1 |
| Product Number: | AG0033TU(AGN-PC-07HAG4) |
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| MDL No: | MFCD00093410 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H9BO2S |
| Molecular Weight: | 168.0212 |
4-(Methylthio)phenylboronic acid is a versatile compound that finds wide application in organic synthesis. As a boronic acid derivative, it is a valuable building block for creating complex organic molecules through Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions. This reaction involves the formation of a carbon-carbon bond between an aryl or vinyl boronic acid and an organic halide or pseudohalide, often catalyzed by palladium compounds. The unique structure of 4-(Methylthio)phenylboronic acid enables it to participate effectively in these coupling reactions, allowing chemists to efficiently construct a variety of biaryl, styrene, and heteroaryl structures. Its ability to serve as a key component in the formation of C-C bonds makes 4-(Methylthio)phenylboronic acid a valuable tool in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.