Description

4-Fluorobenzyl Mercaptan is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a fluorinated benzyl group. This chemical is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce both sulfur and fluorine functionalities into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated thioether or sulfone moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials with tailored electronic or surface properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for bioconjugation and the synthesis of probes for studying enzyme mechanisms or protein interactions.
• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: Acts as a potential intermediate for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorobenzyl Mercaptan
CAS No.	15894-04-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7FS
Molecular Weight	142.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Fluorophenyl)methanethiol; p-Fluorobenzyl Mercaptan; 4-Fluorobenzylthiol; α-Mercapto-4-fluorotoluene; 1-(Fluoromethyl)-4-mercaptobenzene; 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol Thioether; 4-Fluoro-α-toluenethiol; p-Fluorobenzylthiol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorobenzyl Mercaptan is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to minimize oxidation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.