Description

2-Butyldibenzothiophene is a high-purity, synthetic organic sulfur heterocycle belonging to the dibenzothiophene class. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and analytical marker in environmental and petrochemical research, particularly for tracking sulfur-containing compounds. It is essential for laboratories and R&D facilities in the petroleum, geochemistry, and environmental analysis sectors requiring precise calibration and identification.

Application

• Petroleum Geochemistry Marker: Used as a diagnostic standard in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for identifying and quantifying alkylated dibenzothiophenes in crude oils and source rocks to assess maturity and depositional environment.
• Environmental Analysis Standard: Employed in the analysis of polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycles (PASHs) in soil, sediment, and water samples to monitor pollution from fossil fuels.
• Fuel Desulfurization Research: Acts as a model compound in catalytic studies aimed at developing and testing hydrodesulfurization (HDS) processes to produce cleaner fuels.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a specialized building block for synthesizing more complex sulfur-containing organic molecules for material science or pharmaceutical research.
• Calibration & Method Development: Provides a high-purity standard for calibrating analytical instruments and validating new chromatographic or spectroscopic methods in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butyldibenzothiophene
CAS No.	147792-31-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆S
Molecular Weight	240.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2-n-Butyldibenzothiophene; Dibenzothiophene, 2-butyl-; 2-Butyl-dibenzothiophene; 2-BDBT; 2-n-BDBT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Butyldibenzothiophene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, typically ≥95% (by GC). Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO 9001 quality management standards to guarantee reliability for your critical research and analytical applications.

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 (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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