CAS 332-51-4: 2-[(4-Fluorophenyl)thio]acetic acid

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2-(4-Fluorophenylthio)acetic acid

2-[(4-Fluorophenyl)thio]acetic acid is a research chemical that belongs to the group of cyclocondensation compounds. It has been shown to yield two pyrimidines, pyrazolines, and isoxazoles when reacted with phenylacetaldehyde. This compound also forms an acid hydrazide when heated with hydrochloric acid. 2-[(4-Fluorophenyl)thio]acetic acid can be synthesized by reacting 4-fluorobenzaldehyde with hydrazine in refluxing ethanol. The c1-c7 alcohols are then removed using a vacuum distillation technique, followed by condensation of the remaining product. Chalcones are formed through this process as well.