Description

1,3-Dimethyl-2-Fluoropyridinium Toluene-4-Sulfonate is a specialized fluoropyridinium salt that serves as a high-value building block and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a potent fluorinating agent and a versatile intermediate for introducing fluorine-containing motifs into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise fluorination is critical for modulating the biological activity, stability, and physical properties of target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurology and oncology drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to enhance efficacy and environmental stability.
• Fluorination Reagent: Acts as a source of fluorine in nucleophilic and electrophilic fluorination reactions under mild conditions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Intermediate in the production of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic displays.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Tracer Development: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorine-18 labeled compounds for medical imaging.
• Cross-Coupling & Catalysis: Serves as an electrophilic partner in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-fluorine bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dimethyl-2-Fluoropyridinium Toluene-4-Sulfonate
CAS No.	59387-91-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆FNO₃S
Molecular Weight	297.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-2-fluoropyridinium tosylate; 2-Fluoro-1,3-dimethylpyridinium p-toluenesulfonate; 1,3-Dimethyl-2-fluoropyridinium p-toluenesulfonate; 2-Fluoro-1,3-dimethylpyridin-1-ium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; Fluoropyridinium Tosylate Salt; FDPT; DMFP-TsO; N-Fluorinating Reagent
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,3-Dimethyl-2-Fluoropyridinium Toluene-4-Sulfonate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise reactivity. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.