Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-(Methylthio)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its unique substitution pattern. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its difluoro and methylthio groups impart specific biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced lipophilicity and target binding.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring a benzoic acid core with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex, fluorinated organic molecules for various applications.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers or additives for advanced polymers with specific performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-(Methylthio)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1428234-47-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2S
Molecular Weight	204.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylthio)-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-4-methylthiobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-(methylthio)-; 1428234-47-2; 4-Methylsulfanyl-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-(Methylthio)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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.