3-Fluorophenylboronic acid

3-Fluorophenylboronic acid is an organoboron compound with a fluorine substituent on the phenyl ring and a boronic acid group. This compound is widely used in organic synthesis and material science...

Introduction

3-Fluorophenylboronic acid is an organoboron compound with a fluorine substituent on the phenyl ring and a boronic acid group. This compound is widely used in organic synthesis and material science due to its unique reactivity and structural properties.

Key Properties

Property Details
IUPAC Name 3-Fluorophenylboronic acid
CAS Number 768-35-4
Molecular Formula C₆H₆BFO₂
Molecular Weight 139.92 g/mol
Appearance White to light yellow crystalline powder
Boiling Point ~271.4°C
Melting Point 214-218°C
Density ~1.24 g/cm³
Acidity (pKa) 7.50±0.10 (predicted)
Solubility Soluble in methanol
Synthesis Method Grignard reagent reaction with trimethyl borate
Applications Organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, development of novel pharmaceuticals

Synthesis

3-Fluorophenylboronic acid can be synthesized via a Grignard reagent reaction. The process involves reacting 3-fluorobromobenzene with magnesium turnings in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran under nitrogen atmosphere to generate the Grignard reagent, which is then reacted with trimethyl borate. After hydrolysis and recrystallization, 3-Fluorophenylboronic acid is obtained.

Applications

In organic synthesis, 3-Fluorophenylboronic acid serves as a valuable building block for the preparation of complex molecules, particularly those requiring defined stereochemistry and functionality. The fluorophenylboronic acid moiety makes it a promising candidate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The boronic acid group can be further transformed into other functional groups, expanding the scope of its applications.

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