Description

1-Fluoro-4-Methyl-2-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block featuring a methylthio substituent, offering unique electronic and steric properties for advanced synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A versatile building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom and thioether group can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for catalysts or monomers for specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new reaction pathways in organic synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: The methylthio group can act as a coordinating site or modifier in the design of novel ligands for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluoro-4-Methyl-2-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1370025-55-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9FS
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-5-methylthioanisole; 4-Fluoro-2-methylthiotoluene; 1-Fluoro-2-(methylthio)-4-methylbenzene; 2-(Methylthio)-4-fluorotoluene; 4-Methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)fluorobenzene; 2-Fluoro-α,α-dimethylbenzenemethanethiol (related); Benzene, 1-fluoro-4-methyl-2-(methylthio)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-Fluoro-4-Methyl-2-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzene 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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