Description

1-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-2-Methylsulfanylbenzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which allows for selective functionalization and incorporation into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine and sulfur motifs for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers and ligands used in catalysis and the development of novel polymers.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a building block for charge-transport materials and photoactive compounds in OLED and semiconductor research.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to its reactive halogen and sulfur groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-2-Methylsulfanylbenzene
CAS No.	836678-96-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9FOS
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-5-Methoxybenzenethiol, Methyl Ether; 4-Fluoro-3-Methoxybenzenethiol, Methyl Ether; 1-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-2-(Methylthio)benzene; 2-Fluoro-5-Methoxyphenyl Methyl Sulfide; Benzene, 1-fluoro-4-methoxy-2-(methylthio)-; 836678-96-7
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-2-Methylsulfanylbenzene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to supply chain transparency and can provide documentation to support regulatory filings as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.