Description

4-Fluorobenzyl 4-(Methylthio)Phenyl Ketone is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ketone intermediate featuring a methylthio substituent. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of specific fluorinated and sulfur-containing motifs into target molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the fluorinated aryl ketone structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers or ligands in the development of advanced polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for further functionalization, such as oxidation of the thioether to sulfone or sulfoxide groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Investigated as a core structure for creating new fluorinated liquid crystal compounds or electron-transport materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorobenzyl 4-(Methylthio)Phenyl Ketone
CAS No.	87483-29-2
Molecular Formula	C15H13FOS
Molecular Weight	260.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]ethanone; 4'-Fluoro-4-(methylthio)benzophenone; (4-Fluorobenzyl)(4-(methylthio)phenyl)methanone; 4-Fluorobenzyl 4-methylsulfanylphenyl ketone; p-Fluorobenzyl p-(methylthio)phenyl ketone; 4-Fluorobenzyl 4-(methylmercapto)phenyl ketone; 87483-29-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorobenzyl 4-(Methylthio)Phenyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.