Compound Q&A
How is [4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]boronic acid (CAS: 68162-47-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
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[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]boronic acid is commonly synthesized via a one-pot reaction involving bromomethylbenzene and boronic acid in the presence of a base such as potassium carbonate. The reaction involves nucleophilic aromatic substitution followed by boronation, yielding the desired compound with good selectivity and moderate yield.
About
CAS No
68162-47-0
English Name
[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]boronic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H8BBrO2
Molecular Weight
214.86 g/mol
SMILES
B(C1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr)(O)O
InChIKey
PDNOURKEZJZJNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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