Description

4-Fluoro-2-Methylsulfanylphenol is a fluorinated phenolic compound featuring a methylthio substituent, which serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and high-performance agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific fluorine and sulfur-containing motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing electronic chemicals used in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or additive to introduce specific functional groups into polymers, altering their thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with improved color fastness and performance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Methylsulfanylphenol
CAS No.	90033-52-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7FOS
Molecular Weight	158.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylthio)-4-fluorophenol; 4-Fluoro-2-(methylthio)phenol; 4-Fluoro-2-methylmercaptophenol; Phenol, 4-fluoro-2-(methylthio)-; 2-Methylsulfanyl-4-fluorophenol; 4-Fluoro-2-methylsulfanylphenol; 4-Fluoro-2-(methylsulfanyl)phenol; 90033-52-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Methylsulfanylphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The compound is light-sensitive; store away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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