2-(diiodomethyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane

2-(diiodomethyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane; CAS No.: 2066512-27-2; 2-(diiodomethyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane. PROPERTIES: 2-(diiodomethyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane is a crystalline compound with molecular formula C6H11B2I2O3. It has a melting point between 100-105 C and exhibits limited solubility in common organic solvents. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored in amber glassware at 2-8 C. Safety precautions include wearing protective clothing due to its potential to cause skin burns and using explosion-proof ventilation due to its explosive nature when exposed to heat. APPLICATIONS: This diiodomethyl-substituted dioxaborolane is used in the development of Suzuki coupling reactions. The boronate group provides sites for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling as reported in organic synthesis literature. In materials science, 2-(diiodomethyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane serves as a building block for creating conjugated polymers. According to polymer chemistry research, the dioxaborolane framework enhances polymerizability while the iodomethyl group offers cross-linking capabilities.