Description

1,4-Benzenediol, 2-Fluoro-3-Mercapto- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated and thiolated hydroquinone derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and a mercapto group on the aromatic ring, makes it a critical building block for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure for creating advanced electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce fluorine and sulfur moieties into specialty polymers, improving chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Building block for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Benzenediol, 2-Fluoro-3-Mercapto- (9Ci)
CAS No.	474527-03-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5FO2S
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-mercaptohydroquinone; 2-Fluoro-3-mercapto-1,4-benzenediol; 3-Mercapto-2-fluorohydroquinone; 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-fluoro-3-mercaptobenzene; 2-Fluoro-1,4-dihydroxy-3-mercaptobenzene; 3-Fluoro-6-mercaptobenzene-1,4-diol (alternate numbering); FSHQ (abbreviation); Fluoromercaptohydroquinone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-Fluoro-3-Mercapto- (9Ci) is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air or ambient light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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