Description

2-Fluoro-4-(4-Methylthiophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block with a CAS number of 1261944-34-6. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new molecular entities with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and synthesis of new drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Development: Used as a core structural component in the design and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom and thioether linkage can enhance bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or modifier to impart specific characteristics like thermal stability or chemical resistance to high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new reactions, catalysis, and the creation of complex organic molecules.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced functional materials, including dyes, pigments, and photoactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-(4-Methylthiophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1261944-34-6
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO2S
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-(4-methylthiophenyl)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Methylthiophenyl)-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2-fluoro-4'-(methylthio)-; 2-Fluoro-4'-(methylthio)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; 1261944-34-6; 2-Fluoro-4-(p-tolylthio)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Methylsulfanylphenyl)-2-fluorobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-(4-Methylthiophenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.