Description

3,5-Difluoro-4-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional benzoic acid derivative distinguished by its fluorine and methylthio substituents. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorine-containing drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or additive to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and for introducing the difluoro(methylthio)benzene moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-4-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1342067-97-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2S
Molecular Weight	204.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylthio)-3,5-difluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3,5-difluoro-4-(methylthio)-; 3,5-Difluoro-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzoic acid; 3,5-Difluoro-4-(methylthio)benzoic acid; 4-Methylsulfanyl-3,5-difluorobenzoic acid; 3,5-Difluoro-4-methylsulfanylbenzoic acid; 1342067-97-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Difluoro-4-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced intermediate use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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