Description

3-(Difluoromethylthio)Benzoic Acid, 97 is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its difluoromethylthio and carboxylic acid functional groups. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals where the introduction of fluorine atoms can dramatically alter biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine moiety for enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers and liquid crystals where the difluoromethylthio group modifies electronic and physical properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Difluoromethylthio)Benzoic Acid, 97
CAS No.	4837-24-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2S
Molecular Weight	204.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(Difluoromethyl)sulfanyl]benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-[(difluoromethyl)thio]-; 3-(Difluoromethylmercapto)benzoic Acid; α,α-Difluoro-m-(mercaptomethyl)benzoic Acid; m-Carboxy-α,α-difluorothiobenzyl Alcohol; 3-[(Difluoromethyl)thio]benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Difluoromethylthio)Benzoic Acid, 97 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified standard. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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