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2,2′-Bi-1,3,2-dioxaborinane

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≥95%

Synonym(s):

B2(pro)2, Propanediol diboron

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12B2O4
CAS Number:
13826-25-0
Molecular Weight:
169.78
MDL number:
MFCD08460171
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95%

form

powder or crystals

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156 °C

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Aligned,

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C6H12B2O4/c1-3-9-7(10-4-1)8-11-5-2-6-12-8/h1-6H2

InChI key

FOGDFVUQHQEIPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

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Application

As reported by the laboratory of James Morken, B2(pro)2 is an effective reagent for enantioselective diboration of alkenes when used in conjunction with the carbohydrate-derived catalysts TBS-DHG (901235) or DHR (901237). Useful for synthesis of other boron-containing molecules.

Other Notes

Carbohydrate/DBU Cocatalyzed Alkene Diboration: Mechanistic Insight Provides Enhanced Catalytic Efficiency and Substrate Scope

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Lu Yan et al.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 140(10), 3663-3673 (2018-02-15)
A mechanistic investigation of the carbohydrate/DBU cocatalyzed enantioselective diboration of alkenes is presented. These studies provide an understanding of the origin of stereoselectivity and also reveal a strategy for enhancing reactivity and broadening the substrate scope.

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Carbohydrate-Catalyzed Enantioselective Alkene Diboration

Enantioselective alkene diboration is a valuable strategy for transforming unsaturated hydrocarbons into useful chiral building blocks.

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