Chemical Name: | Boronic acid, [4-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]phenyl]- |
CAS Number: | 820972-68-7 |
Product Number: | AG0051VG(AGN-PC-0NI09T) |
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Molecular Formula: | C10H15BO2S |
Molecular Weight: | 210.1009 |
(4-(tert-Butylthio)phenyl)boronic acid is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis as a key building block for creating various organic molecules. Its unique structure containing both boronic acid and phenyl moieties makes it valuable in a wide range of synthetic processes.One important application of (4-(tert-Butylthio)phenyl)boronic acid is in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, a powerful tool in organic chemistry for creating carbon-carbon bonds. In this type of reaction, the boronic acid group of (4-(tert-Butylthio)phenyl)boronic acid reacts with an aryl or vinyl halide in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form a new carbon-carbon bond. This enables the synthesis of complex organic molecules with high efficiency and selectivity.Additionally, (4-(tert-Butylthio)phenyl)boronic acid is used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials science, and other areas of research where precise control over carbon-carbon bond formation is crucial. Its unique steric and electronic properties make it a valuable tool for chemists seeking to create novel structures or modify existing molecules in a controlled manner.