Description

2-Fluoro-3-(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and a methylthio substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors, CNS-active compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as fluorinated liquid crystals or polymers, where its structure can influence material properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1289029-91-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7FOS
Molecular Weight	170.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylthio)-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-3-methylthiobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-3-(methylthio)-; 2-Fluoro-3-(methylsulfanyl)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

We supply 2-Fluoro-3-(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.