Chemical Name: | tert-butyl 6-methoxy-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)indole-1-carboxylate |
CAS Number: | 1256360-00-5 |
Product Number: | AG000O6T(AGN-PC-09PZMF) |
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Molecular Formula: | C20H28BNO5 |
Molecular Weight: | 373.2510 |
1-Boc-6-methoxyindole-3-boronic acid pinacol ester is a valuable compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. Its application in organic chemistry primarily lies in its ability to participate in various cross-coupling reactions, particularly in Suzuki-Miyaura couplings. By serving as a boronic acid derivative, this compound can engage in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions with a range of electrophiles, such as aryl halides or pseudohalides, to form complex molecular structures. Furthermore, the presence of a Boc (tert-butyloxycarbonyl) protecting group enables selective manipulation of the indole moiety, allowing for controlled reactions at specific sites within a molecule. This compound's versatility and utility make it a valuable tool for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.