Description

4-Fluoro-2-Methyl-Benzenesulfonamide is a high-purity, specialized aromatic sulfonamide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a sulfonamide pharmacophore with fluorine and methyl substituents, enabling precise modulation of biological activity and physicochemical properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is utilized to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas like enzyme inhibition (e.g., carbonic anhydrase) and receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the sulfonamide group.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, or functionalized surfaces due to its reactive sulfonamide group.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in quality control (QC) and analytical method development for related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Methyl-Benzenesulfonamide
CAS No.	489-17-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8FNO2S
Molecular Weight	189.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-fluorobenzenesulfonamide; 4-Fluoro-o-toluenesulfonamide; Benzenesulfonamide, 4-fluoro-2-methyl-; p-Fluoro-o-toluenesulfonamide; 4-Fluoro-2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid amide; 2-Methyl-4-fluorophenylsulfonamide; 4-Fluoro-2-methylphenylsulfonamide; 489-17-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Methyl-Benzenesulfonamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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.