Description

5-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethylthio)Aniline is a specialized aromatic amine derivative featuring a trifluoromethylthio substituent, which imparts unique electronic and steric properties. This compound serves as a critical high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for creating new molecules with enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in areas like kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced pesticide and herbicide molecules, leveraging the trifluoromethylthio group for improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands used in catalytic systems for fine chemical production.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: An important compound for academic and industrial research into the effects of sulfur-linked fluorinated groups on chemical reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethylthio)Aniline
CAS No.	1154963-60-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8F3NS
Molecular Weight	207.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-4-methylphenyl trifluoromethyl sulfide; 2-(Trifluoromethylthio)-5-methylaniline; 5-Methyl-2-((trifluoromethyl)thio)benzenamine; 2-(Trifluoromethylsulfanyl)-5-methylaniline; 4-Methyl-2-aminophenyl trifluoromethyl thioether; Benzenamine, 5-methyl-2-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]-; 5-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-aminothioanisole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethylthio)Aniline adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All materials are characterized by modern analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 amine functionality and light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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