Description

2-Fluorophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a sulfinyl group bonded to a fluorinated aromatic ring. This specific structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorophenyl sulfoxide moiety can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral sulfoxide ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its polar sulfoxide group and aromatic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a synthetic intermediate for creating molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide
CAS No.	61122-88-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7FOS
Molecular Weight	158.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Fluorophenyl Sulfoxide; (2-Fluorophenyl)(methyl)sulfoxide; 1-Fluoro-2-(methylsulfinyl)benzene; 2-Fluoro Thioanisole S-Oxide; o-Fluorophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide; Methyl(2-fluorophenyl)sulfoxide; 2-Fluorobenzenemethanesulfinyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.