Geranyl bromide is used for the preparation of 3,7-dihydroxyflavone derivatives and baicalein. It is also involved in the synthesis of potential flavonoidic modulators of P-glycoprotein activity. Further, it reacts with benzenesulfinic acid to prepare geranyl phenyl sulfone. In addition to this, it takes part in the palladium catalyzed cross coupling with aryl and alkenylgold(I) phosphanes.
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Applications
Geranyl bromide is used for the preparation of 3,7-dihydroxyflavone derivatives and baicalein. It is also involved in the synthesis of potential flavonoidic modulators of P-glycoprotein activity. Further, it reacts with benzenesulfinic acid to prepare geranyl phenyl sulfone. In addition to this, it takes part in the palladium catalyzed cross coupling with aryl and alkenylgold(I) phosphanes.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Terpene building block.
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