Description

3-Phenyldibenzothiophene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycle (PASH) compound of significant interest in advanced materials and chemical research. Its unique fused-ring structure with a sulfur atom and phenyl substituent makes it a valuable building block and model compound. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, materials science, and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry. We supply it in various grades to meet the stringent requirements of industrial R&D and high-tech applications.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a core structure or dopant in the development of novel organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Materials Science: Used as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and thiophene-based polymers for advanced materials.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for the analysis of sulfur-containing aromatics in petrochemicals and environmental samples.
• Photochemical Studies: Acts as a model compound in photophysics and photochemistry research due to its distinct electronic properties and light-sensitive nature.
• Ligand Synthesis: Provides a scaffold for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Polymer Additive: Investigated for use as a functional additive to modify the electronic or thermal properties of specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenyldibenzothiophene
CAS No.	104601-38-9
Molecular Formula	C18H12S
Molecular Weight	260.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibenzothiophene, 3-phenyl-; 3-Phenyl-dibenzothiophene; 3-Phenyldibenzo[b,d]thiophene; NSC 406915; 3-Phenylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,1-d]thiophene (related structural isomer); Phenyldibenzothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 3-Phenyldibenzothiophene is manufactured and analyzed under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency, which is critical for research reproducibility and industrial process stability. Comprehensive testing includes identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

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 the container sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (High Purity Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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