Product Name:2,6-Dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoic acid
IUPAC Name:2,6-dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoic acid
Product Overview |
2,6-Dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoic acid (2,6-DM-4-TMBDA) is an organic compound that is commonly used in scientific research. It is a derivative of benzoic acid and is part of a larger family of compounds known as dioxaborolanes. 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA has been used in a variety of applications, including synthesis, biochemical research, and drug development. |
Synthesis and Application |
2,6-DM-4-TMBDA is synthesized through the boron-mediated condensation of benzoic acid and 4-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane. This reaction is conducted in the presence of a catalytic amount of a Lewis acid, such as zinc chloride. The reaction is carried out in aprotic solvents, such as dichloromethane or toluene, at temperatures ranging from 0 to 20°C. The reaction yields a mixture of 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane. 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA has been used in a variety of scientific research applications. It has been used as a catalyst in the synthesis of a variety of organic compounds, such as esters, amides, and nitriles. It has also been used as a ligand for transition metal complexes, which can be used in catalysis and other applications. 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA has also been used as a reagent in the synthesis of peptides and peptidomimetics, as well as in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, such as inhibitors of protein-protein interactions. |
Future Directions |
The future directions of 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA research are numerous. One potential direction is the use of 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA as a catalyst in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, such as antibiotics and anti-cancer drugs. Another potential direction is the use of 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA as a reagent in the synthesis of peptides and peptidomimetics, which could be used to develop new drugs. Additionally, 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA could be used in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, such as inhibitors of protein-protein interactions. Finally, 2,6-DM-4-TMBDA could be used in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers, which could be used for a variety of applications, including drug delivery. |