Description

3-(Trifluoromethylthio)Phenol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by a phenol group and a trifluoromethylthio substituent. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active ingredients where enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and electronic properties are required. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethylthio group can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its influence on molecular polarity and mesomorphic properties.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, altered surface energy, or unique optical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis, leveraging the electron-withdrawing nature of the substituent.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with improved fastness and color properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trifluoromethylthio)Phenol
CAS No.	3823-40-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3OS
Molecular Weight	194.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethylthio)phenol; 3-(Trifluoromethylsulfanyl)phenol; m-(Trifluoromethylthio)phenol; Phenol, 3-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]-; 3-Hydroxyphenyl trifluoromethyl sulfide; 1-Hydroxy-3-(trifluoromethylthio)benzene; 3-Trifluoromethylsulfanylphenol
EINECS	223-327-8

Quality Control

Our 3-(Trifluoromethylthio)Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be stored separately.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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