Description

Phenol, 2-Fluoro-4-Mercapto-6-Methyl- is a specialized fluorinated phenol derivative containing a reactive thiol (mercapto) group. This unique molecular structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated aromatic or thioether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom and thiol group can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or functional materials where its specific substituents can modify electronic and physical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to the reactive thiol group, which can form disulfide bonds or conjugate with other biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenol, 2-Fluoro-4-Mercapto-6-Methyl-
CAS No.	949019-81-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7FOS
Molecular Weight	158.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-mercapto-6-methylphenol; 6-Methyl-2-fluoro-4-mercaptophenol; 4-Mercapto-2-fluoro-6-methylphenol; 2-Fluoro-6-methylbenzene-1,4-dithiol (tautomer); 2-Fluoro-4-hydroxy-6-methylbenzenethiol; 4-Hydroxy-2-fluoro-6-methylbenzenethiol; 2-Fluoro-4-mercapto-6-cresol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our high-purity Phenol, 2-Fluoro-4-Mercapto-6-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation of the thiol group. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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