Description

Methyl 2-[(3-Fluorobenzyl)Sulfanyl]Benzenecarboxylate CAS NO 385383-54-0 is a specialized organic compound featuring a fluorinated benzylthioether moiety attached to a methyl benzoate core. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, particularly for the synthesis of molecules with potential biological activity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in drug discovery programs targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in biochemical research as a tool compound to study enzyme inhibition or receptor-ligand interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 2-[(3-Fluorobenzyl)Sulfanyl]Benzenecarboxylate
CAS No.	385383-54-0
Molecular Formula	C15H13FO2S
Molecular Weight	276.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-[(3-Fluorophenyl)methylthio]benzoate; 2-[(3-Fluorobenzyl)thio]benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl o-[(3-fluorobenzyl)thio]benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-[(3-fluorophenyl)methylthio]-, methyl ester; 385383-54-0; Methyl 2-(3-fluorobenzylsulfanyl)benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-[(3-Fluorobenzyl)Sulfanyl]Benzenecarboxylate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for advanced intermediates and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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