Description

4-Bromo-3-Fluoro-2-Methylthiophenol is a high-purity, multi-functional organosulfur building block characterized by its unique halogenated and thiophenol structure. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, offering versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of sulfur-containing heterocycles and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the bromo and fluoro substituents can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced materials, where the thiophenol group can act as a chain transfer agent or a site for post-polymerization modification.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies, including cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and thioether formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Fluoro-2-Methylthiophenol
CAS No.	1208077-13-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrFS
Molecular Weight	221.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-bromo-3-fluorobenzenethiol; 4-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-methylbenzenethiol; 2-Methyl-4-bromo-3-fluorothiophenol; 3-Fluoro-4-bromo-2-methylthiophenol; Benzenethiol, 4-bromo-3-fluoro-2-methyl-; (4-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)thiol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Fluoro-2-Methylthiophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.