
Catalog Number	AR00DEB2
Chemical Name	5,5-DiMethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one-3-boronic acid pinacol ester
CAS Number	497959-45-2
Molecular Formula	C14H23BO3
Molecular Weight	250.1416
MDL Number	MFCD22189452
SMILES	O=C1C=C(CC(C1)(C)C)B1OC(C(O1)(C)C)(C)C

The 5,5-Dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one-3-boronic acid pinacol ester is a versatile compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis for various applications. This compound serves as a valuable building block in organic chemistry, particularly in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug development. Its unique structure and reactivity make it a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules and pharmaceutical compounds.One of the primary applications of 5,5-Dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one-3-boronic acid pinacol ester is in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds through Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions. This reaction allows for the coupling of the boronic acid moiety with various electrophiles, such as aryl or heteroaryl halides, to generate biaryl compounds. These biaryl products have widespread applications in the pharmaceutical industry, serving as core structures in many bioactive compounds.Additionally, this compound can undergo further functionalization reactions, such as Heck or Sonogashira coupling, to introduce additional substituents and expand the structural diversity of the resulting molecules. The versatility of 5,5-Dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one-3-boronic acid pinacol ester makes it an indispensable tool in the synthetic chemist's toolbox for the streamlined and efficient construction of complex molecules with specific biological activities.