Compound Q&A
How is 4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-2-(5-methyl-2-thienyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (CAS: 476004-80-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-2-(5-methyl-2-thienyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane is typically synthesized via a multistep process involving the reaction of thiophene with methyl orthoformate in the presence of a catalyst such as tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0). The overall reaction involves the formation of an intermediate, followed by dioxaborolane formation. The yield is generally high, and the method is highly selective.
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CAS No
476004-80-5
English Name
4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-2-(5-methyl-2-thienyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane
Molecular Formula
C11H17BO2S
Molecular Weight
224.13 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1ccc(s1)B2OC(C)(C)C(C)(C)O2
InChIKey
LTOLNTYOBPPFLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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