Description

2,8-Dimethyldibenzothiophene is a high-purity, synthetically produced organosulfur compound belonging to the dibenzothiophene class. It serves as a critical reference standard and analytical marker in petroleum geochemistry and environmental science for assessing the maturity and origin of crude oils. This compound is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the petrochemical, environmental testing, and advanced materials sectors who require precise chemical standards for chromatographic analysis and method development.

Application

• Petroleum Geochemistry Marker: Used as a diagnostic standard in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to analyze and fingerprint crude oils, helping determine thermal maturity and depositional environments.
• Environmental Analysis: Acts as a reference compound for detecting and quantifying polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycles (PASHs) in soil, sediment, and water samples to monitor pollution.
• Fuel Research: Employed in studies related to hydrodesulfurization (HDS) processes to develop more efficient catalysts for producing cleaner, low-sulfur fuels.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a potential building block or dopant in the synthesis of novel organic semiconductors and photoconductive materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a specialized starting material or intermediate for synthesizing more complex sulfur-containing heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical or material science research.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity calibration standard for instrument qualification and ensuring accuracy in analytical methods across industrial and academic laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,8-Dimethyldibenzothiophene
CAS No.	1207-15-4
Molecular Formula	C14H12S
Molecular Weight	212.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,8-Dimethyldibenzothiophene; Dibenzothiophene, 2,8-dimethyl-; 2,8-DMDBT; 2,8-Dimethyl-DBT; 2,8-Dimethylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,1-d]thiophene (alternative ring numbering); NSC 163063
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,8-Dimethyldibenzothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or quality assurance requirements. Our commitment is to deliver consistent, high-purity reference materials that meet the exacting standards of industrial and analytical laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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