Description

Benzenethiol, 2,3-Difluoro- (9Ci) is a fluorinated aromatic thiol derivative, a specialized organosulfur building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique reactivity of the thiol group combined with the electronic influence of the fluorine substituents, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in areas like kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis, useful in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Derivatization Agent: Utilized for introducing thiol or disulfide linkages into larger molecules for conjugation or bioconjugation purposes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, exploring new fluorination and sulfur chemistry pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenethiol, 2,3-Difluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	130922-39-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4F2S
Molecular Weight	146.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluorobenzenethiol; 2,3-Difluorothiophenol; 2,3-Difluorophenyl mercaptan; 1,2-Difluoro-3-mercaptobenzene; 2,3-Difluorobenzenethiol (9CI); 2,3-Difluoro-benzenethiol; 2,3-Difluorothiophenol; 130922-39-3
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Quality Control

Our Benzenethiol, 2,3-Difluoro- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace and exposure to air after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC or HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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