4-Vinylbenzeneboronic acid is widely used in Suzuki reaction. It is also used in the preparation of boronic acid containing polymers, which is used in potential biomedical applications.
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Applications
4-Vinylbenzeneboronic acid is widely used in Suzuki reaction. It is also used in the preparation of boronic acid containing polymers, which is used in potential biomedical applications.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran and diethyl ether. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Vancoillie, G.; Pelz, S.; Holder, E.; Hoogenboom, R. Direct nitroxide mediated (co)polymerization of 4-vinylphenylboronic acid as route towards sugar sensors. Polym. Chem. 2012, 3 (7), 1726-1729.
- Maji, S.; Vancoillie, G.; Voorhaar, L.; Zhang, Q.; Hoogenboom, R. RAFT Polymerization of 4-Vinylphenylboronic Acid as the Basis for Micellar Sugar Sensors. Macromol. Rapid Commun. 2014, 35 (2), 214-220.