Compound Q&A
How is 2-Benzyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (CAS: 87100-28-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Benzyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane is commonly synthesized via the reaction of 2-benzyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane-2-yl triflate with sodium borohydride. The reaction typically requires a strong base like sodium hydride or lithium hexamethyldisilazide as a catalyst. The yield is generally around 70-80%, and the product is isolated by column chromatography.
About
CAS No
87100-28-5
English Name
2-Benzyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane
Molecular Formula
C13H19BO2
Molecular Weight
218.11 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(C)OB(Cc2ccccc2)OC1(C)C
InChIKey
YCNQPAVKQPLZRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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