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5′-Hexyl-2,2′-bithiophene-5-boronic acid pinacol ester (CAS 579503-59-6)

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Alternate Names:
2-(5′-Hexyl-2,2′-bithien-5-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane
CAS Number:
579503-59-6
Molecular Weight:
376.38
Molecular Formula:
C20H29BO2S2
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5′-Hexyl-2,2′-bithiophene-5-boronic acid pinacol ester, a boron-rich compound, is noted for its vast potential in diverse sectors like organic electronics and catalysis. This compound presents as a yellow crystal and dissolves easily in prevalent organic solvents including chloroform, dichloromethane, and tetrahydrofuran. Thanks to its superior photophysical traits, it′s used in organic thin-film transistors and luminescent devices. Moreover, its catalytic properties make it effective for specific organic transformations, including Suzuki-Miyaura coupling and C-H activation reactions.


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5′-Hexyl-2,2′-bithiophene-5-boronic acid pinacol ester, 1 g

sc-233490
1 g
$85.00