Description

4-Fluoro-3-Methylthiophenol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring both fluorine and thiol functional groups, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure is engineered to introduce specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, which is critical for developing high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to innovate with fluorinated thiophenol derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the 4-fluoro-3-methylphenylthio moiety into complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-Methylthiophenol
CAS No.	845790-87-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7FS
Molecular Weight	142.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-fluorobenzenethiol; 4-Fluoro-3-methylbenzenethiol; 4-Fluoro-m-toluenethiol; (4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)thiol; 845790-87-6; 4-Fluoro-3-methylthiophenol; 3-Methyl-4-fluorothiophenol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-3-Methylthiophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability.

Specification

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