Boronal is a boron-containing compound that has applications primarily in medicinal chemistry and drug design. It functions as a boronic acid derivative, which can bind to biomolecules such as enzymes and receptors, potentially inhibiting or modifying their activity. The mechanism of boronal involves the reversible binding of the boron atom to hydroxyl groups in the active sites of enzymes or other biological targets, often leading to changes in their function. Boronals are studied for their potential in treating conditions like cancer and diabetes due to their ability to modulate enzyme activity and interfere with cellular signaling pathways.
MedKoo Cat#: 146076
Name: Boronal
CAS#: 3155-71-3
Chemical Formula: C14H22O
Exact Mass: 206.1671
Molecular Weight: 206.33
Elemental Analysis: C, 81.50; H, 10.75; O, 7.75
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 206.33 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
