Description

4-Fluoro Diphenyl Sulfide is a high-purity organosulfur compound featuring a fluorine-substituted aromatic ring system. This specialty chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique electronic properties imparted by the fluorine atom. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a fluorinated diphenyl sulfide scaffold for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom improves compound efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic systems used in cross-coupling and other synthetic transformations.
• Chemical Intermediate: Versatile starting material for further functionalization, including sulfoxidation, cross-coupling reactions, and nucleophilic aromatic substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro Diphenyl Sulfide
CAS No.	330-85-8
Molecular Formula	C12H9FS
Molecular Weight	204.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-4-(phenylthio)benzene; 4-Fluorophenyl Phenyl Sulfide; p-Fluorodiphenyl Sulfide; (4-Fluorophenyl)(phenyl)sulfane; 4-Fluorophenyl Sulfide; NSC 404080; BRN 2042465; 4-FDPDS
EINECS	206-357-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro Diphenyl Sulfide is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

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.