Description

2,6-Difluoro-3-(Methylthio)-Phenol is a high-purity fluorinated phenolic intermediate with a methylthio substituent, offering unique electronic and steric properties. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its difluoro and thioether motifs are leveraged for bioactivity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, crop protection, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and materials science.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties like chemical resistance or modified solubility.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D focused on organofluorine chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in synthesizing specialized fluorinated dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-3-(Methylthio)-Phenol
CAS No.	1826110-22-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2OS
Molecular Weight	176.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylthio)-2,6-difluorophenol; 2,6-Difluoro-3-(methylsulfanyl)phenol; 2,6-Difluoro-3-methylthiophenol; Phenol, 2,6-difluoro-3-(methylthio)-; 1826110-22-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-3-(Methylthio)-Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.