Potassium [(4-methoxybenzyloxy)methyl]trifluoroborate
Potassium [(4-methoxybenzyloxy)methyl]trifluoroborate (CAS: 1027642-26-7) is an organoboron compound with the formula C9H11BF3KO2 and a molecular weight of 258.09 g/mol. This trifluoroborate salt is a valuable reagent in organic synthesis, primarily employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. Its structure facilitates the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, offering a route to aryl and heteroaryl ethers through Suzuki-Miyaura coupling with aryl chlorides.
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Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling Reagent
Utilised in palladium-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura reactions for the efficient formation of carbon-carbon bonds. This allows for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly aryl and heteroaryl ethers.
Preparation of Aryl Ethers
Serves as a key intermediate in the non-traditional preparation of aryl and heteroaryl ethers by coupling with aryl chlorides. This method provides a distinct synthetic strategy for ether synthesis.
Organoboron Chemistry
As a trifluoroborate salt, it exemplifies the utility of organoboron compounds in modern synthetic organic chemistry, offering stability and predictable reactivity in cross-coupling protocols.
| Molecular weight | 258.09 |
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| Empirical formula | C9H11BF3KO2 |
| Assay | 97% |
| Application | Alkoxymethyltrifluoroborate undergoes palladium-catalyzed carbon-carbon bond formation (Suzuki-Miyuara reaction) with aryl chlorides to provide a non-traditional disconnection for the preparation of aryl- and heteroaryl ethers. |
| Melting point | 203-213 °C |

Hazard statements
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas or vapours
- P305IF IN EYES
| Water hazard class (WGK, DE) | 3 |
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| Hazard codes (EU) | Xi |
| Risk statements (R) | 36/37/38 |
| Safety statements (S) | 26 |
Hazard information is provided for guidance. Always consult the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS), available on request, before handling.
Documentation
Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering assay, identity and purity; the grade is confirmed against your enquiry. Safety Data Sheets and technical data sheets are available on request.
Supply & logistics
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What is Potassium [(4-methoxybenzyloxy)methyl]trifluoroborate used for?
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This compound is primarily used in palladium-catalyzed carbon-carbon bond formation, specifically in Suzuki-Miyaura reactions for the synthesis of aryl and heteroaryl ethers.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula?
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The CAS number is 1027642-26-7 and the molecular formula is C9H11BF3KO2.
What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply?
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Tech Serve Solutions supplies this product at a minimum purity of 97%. This is a technical/research grade material and is not supplied as USP, BP, or EP grade.
What are the safety considerations when handling this chemical?
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This compound is a Warning substance and can cause skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), and may cause respiratory irritation (H335). Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a well-ventilated area.
Is this chemical a controlled substance?
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The provided data does not indicate that this chemical is a controlled substance.
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