Description

3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Thiophenol is a specialized aromatic thiol compound featuring a fluorinated phenyl ring, offering unique reactivity for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable building block for introducing sulfur and fluorine-containing motifs into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as drug discovery, material science, and the development of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological and oncological diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiophenol and fluorophenyl groups confer specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Utilized by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke synthesis projects and scale-up services.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound in academic and industrial research exploring the effects of fluorine substitution on chemical reactivity and physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Thiophenol
CAS No.	845822-99-3
Molecular Formula	C12H9FS
Molecular Weight	204.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-3'-mercaptobiphenyl; (3-Fluorophenyl)thiophenol; 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)benzenethiol; 3-Fluoro-3'-biphenylthiol; 3'-Fluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-thiol; 3-Fluorophenyl phenyl sulfide (precursor related); m-Fluorophenylthiophenol
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Thiophenol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive 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 industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity, keep away from oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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