Intermediates

4-Ethylphenylboronic Acid

  • CAS No.63139-21-9
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 4-Ethylphenylboronic acid (≥98.0%) for use as a key building block in pharmaceutical and OLED material synthesis.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

4-Ethylphenylboronic acid is a high-value arylboronic acid derivative widely employed as a versatile intermediate in modern organic synthesis. With a molecular formula of C8H11BO2 and a molecular weight of 149.98 g/mol, this compound features excellent reactivity in cross-coupling transformations, particularly Suzuki-Miyaura reactions, which are foundational in the construction of biaryl motifs prevalent in active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced electronic materials.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC8H11BO2
Molecular Weight149.98 g/mol
CAS Number63139-21-9
AppearanceWhite powder
Assay (GC/HPLC)≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)≤0.50%
Melting Point150–155 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point285.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.07 g/cm³
Refractive Index1.521
Flash Point126.2 °C
Hazard ClassificationNon-dangerous goods

Industrial Applications

This boronic acid serves primarily as a critical synthon in the development of complex organic molecules. Its primary applications include:

  • Pharmaceutical intermediates for APIs targeting chronic and oncological conditions through palladium-catalyzed C–C bond formation.
  • OLED and organic semiconductor material synthesis, where precise aromatic substitution patterns are required for optimal charge transport and luminescence properties.
  • Agrochemical research, enabling the modular assembly of novel bioactive scaffolds.

Stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area with containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture uptake, 4-Ethylphenylboronic acid maintains stability under recommended conditions. Standard packaging is 25 kg per drum, with custom configurations available upon request to support global R&D and manufacturing operations.