Description

Dibenzothiophene-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a carboxylic acid group on the dibenzothiophene scaffold, makes it an essential precursor for developing functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for its role in creating novel molecules with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing charge-transport materials, organic semiconductors, and components for OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) and OFETs (Organic Field-Effect Transistors).
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating advanced colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibenzothiophene-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	2786-08-5
Molecular Formula	C13H8O2S
Molecular Weight	228.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Dibenzothiophenecarboxylic Acid; Dibenzo[b,d]thiophene-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxydibenzothiophene; NSC 403697; 4-Dibenzothienylcarboxylic Acid
EINECS	220-507-3

Quality Control

Our Dibenzothiophene-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. 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 synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

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 and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.