Description

Benzenemethanethiol, 3,4-Difluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated benzyl mercaptan derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the thiol group combined with the electronic influence of the difluoro substitution on the aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and oncology targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced activity and environmental profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare specialized thiol-based ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Monomer or modifier in the production of advanced polymers and resins with specific surface properties.
• Chemical Research: Versatile reagent for exploring new fluorination reactions and sulfur chemistry in academic and industrial R&D.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanethiol, 3,4-Difluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	666752-97-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2S
Molecular Weight	160.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,4-Difluorophenyl)methanethiol; 3,4-Difluorobenzyl Mercaptan; α-Mercapto-3,4-difluorotoluene; 3,4-Difluoro-α-toluenethiol; 3,4-Difluorobenzylthiol; (3,4-Difluorophenyl)methylthiol; 1-(Mercaptomethyl)-3,4-difluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanethiol, 3,4-Difluoro- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to the thiol functionality, ensure containers are properly sealed to prevent oxidation and minimize odor.

Specification

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