Description

Methyl(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)Sulfane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a trifluoromethylphenyl group, making it a valuable fluorinated building block for advanced synthesis. This compound is essential for introducing sulfur and fluorine-containing motifs into target molecules, which can significantly alter their electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for incorporating fluorinated arylthioether groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to construct complex, fluorinated heterocyclic and aromatic systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for modifying metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or creating novel ligands for catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)Sulfane
CAS No.	54378-74-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3S
Molecular Weight	178.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl) methyl sulfide; Methyl 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl sulfide; 2,4,5-Trifluorothioanisole; (2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)(methyl)sulfane; 1-Methylsulfanyl-2,4,5-trifluorobenzene; SCHEMBL2184221
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)Sulfane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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