Description

2,4,8-Trimethyldibenzothiophene is a high-purity, synthetically produced heterocyclic aromatic compound belonging to the dibenzothiophene class. It serves as a critical reference standard and analytical marker in environmental and petrochemical research, particularly for identifying and quantifying complex sulfur-containing compounds. This material is essential for laboratories and R&D facilities in the petroleum, geochemistry, and environmental analysis sectors, where precise molecular characterization is required.

Application

• Petroleum Geochemistry Marker: Used as a diagnostic standard for oil-source rock correlation and maturity assessments in crude oil analysis.
• Environmental Analysis Standard: Serves as a key reference compound in the GC-MS analysis of polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycles (PASHs) in soil and water samples.
• Fuel Research: Employed in studies investigating the distribution and behavior of refractory sulfur compounds in diesel and other middle distillates.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a specialized building block for synthesizing more complex sulfur-containing organic molecules for material science applications.
• Calibration Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for calibrating analytical instrumentation such as gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,8-Trimethyldibenzothiophene
CAS No.	1210-52-2
Molecular Formula	C15H14S
Molecular Weight	226.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,8-TMDBT; Dibenzothiophene, 2,4,8-trimethyl-; 2,4,8-Trimethyl-dibenzothiophene; NSC 163544
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,8-Trimethyldibenzothiophene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and purification to meet specific research-grade or analytical standard 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.

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.