α-Bromo-p-tolueneboronic acid; p-Boronobenzyl bromide
Reactant involved in
• Design of boronic acid-based autotaxin inhibitors • Synthesis of boronated phosphonium salts • Studies of incorporation of boronic acid groups to enhance gene transfection capability • Investigations of the effect of boronic acid-positioning in optical glucose-sensing ensemble
Synonyms
α-Bromo-p-tolueneboronic acid; p-Boronobenzyl bromide
Molecular Formula
C₇H₈BBrO₂
Appearance
Off-white to light brown solid
Melting Point
>145°C (dec.)
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability
Unstable in Aqueous Solution
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C. Hygroscopic, Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.