Description

Benzene, 2,4-Difluoro-1-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) is a fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its unique combination of fluorine atoms and a methylthio functional group. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for introducing sulfur and fluorine motifs into more complex molecular architectures, which is critical for modulating the physical, chemical, and biological properties of target compounds. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic cores for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the difluoro and methylthio groups contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials that benefit from fluorine's unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and as a substrate for further functionalization in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 2,4-Difluoro-1-(Methylthio)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	130922-40-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2S
Molecular Weight	160.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methylthio)-2,4-difluorobenzene; 2,4-Difluoro-1-(methylthio)benzene; 2,4-Difluorophenyl methyl sulfide; Methyl 2,4-difluorophenyl sulfide; 2,4-Difluorothioanisole; 130922-40-6; Benzene, 1-(methylthio)-2,4-difluoro-
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 2,4-Difluoro-1-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.