Description

Benzenemethanethiol, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a fluorinated aromatic ring, serving as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a thiol group with fluorine and methyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific functionalities into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and functional materials with tailored surface properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing probes that study enzyme mechanisms or protein interactions involving thiol chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services to the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanethiol, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	357613-02-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9FS
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-methylbenzyl mercaptan; (2-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)methanethiol; α-Mercapto-2-fluoro-3-methyltoluene; 2-Fluoro-3-methylbenzenemethanethiol; 2-Fluoro-3-methylbenzylthiol; 1-(2-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)methanethiol; o-Fluoro-m-methylbenzyl mercaptan
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Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanethiol, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While typically supplied as a research-grade chemical, production can be aligned with cGMP guidelines for advanced project stages upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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