Description

2,4-Difluorophenylthioethanol is a versatile organosulfur building block characterized by its thioethanol moiety flanked by a difluorinated phenyl ring. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring high-purity chemical intermediates for research, development, and production will find this product essential for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluorophenyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent for introducing sulfur and fluorine functionalities into specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing C-S bonds and exploring new fluorinated heterocycles.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Used to prepare sulfur-containing ligands for metal complexes in catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Difluorophenylthioethanol
CAS No.	688762-79-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8F2OS
Molecular Weight	190.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4-Difluorophenylthio)ethanol; 2,4-DFPTE; 1-(2-Hydroxyethylthio)-2,4-difluorobenzene; 2,4-Difluorobenzenethiol, 2-hydroxyethyl ether; 2,4-Difluoro-α-(mercaptomethyl)benzyl alcohol (tautomer); β-[(2,4-Difluorophenyl)thio]ethanol; Thioethanol, 2,4-difluorophenyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluorophenylthioethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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