Description

4-Butyldibenzothiophene is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the dibenzothiophene class, serving as a critical building block and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined molecular structure, which is essential for research and development in material science and fine chemical manufacturing. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates producers, and companies developing advanced organic electronic materials and ligands for catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex sulfur-containing heterocyclic cores.
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Used as a precursor or dopant in the research of organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, and light-emitting materials for OLEDs.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a foundational structure for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development, calibration, and quality control in analytical laboratories.
• Material Science Additive: Investigated for use as an additive or modifier in advanced polymers and specialty coatings to impart specific electronic or stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butyldibenzothiophene
CAS No.	147792-33-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆S
Molecular Weight	240.36 g/mol
Synonyms	4-n-Butyldibenzothiophene; Dibenzothiophene, 4-butyl-; 4-Butyl-dibenzothiophene; 4-Butylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,1-d]thiophene (related structural name); 4-C4-Dibenzothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Butyldibenzothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay purity and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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