Description

Fluoromethyl p-Toluene Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a fluoromethyl group attached to a p-tolyl sulfide moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for introducing sulfur and fluorine functionalities. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring fluorinated thioether motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can improve lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers or specialty chemicals with unique surface properties or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to construct complex sulfur-containing molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoromethyl p-Toluene Sulfide
CAS No.	65325-64-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9FS
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Fluoromethyl)-4-(methylthio)benzene; p-(Fluoromethylthio)toluene; 4-Methylphenyl fluoromethyl sulfide; (4-Methylphenyl)(fluoromethyl) sulfide; Fluoromethyl 4-tolyl sulfide; 4-(Fluoromethylthio)toluene; To be confirmed: EINECS number

Quality Control

Our Fluoromethyl p-Toluene Sulfide 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. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research-grade synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 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.