Description

2-Methyldibenzothiophene is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced materials and chemical research. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a sulfur atom within a fused ring system, makes it a valuable building block and a model compound for studying sulfur-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, materials science, and analytical chemistry who require precise, high-quality chemical intermediates.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a key precursor or dopant material in the development of novel organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or additive for synthesizing advanced polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for the identification and quantification of sulfur-containing aromatics in complex matrices like fuels and environmental samples.
• Petroleum & Fuel Analysis: Employed in laboratory studies to understand the behavior, transformation, and removal of refractory sulfur compounds during hydrodesulfurization (HDS) processes.
• Photochemical Studies: Utilized as a model compound to investigate photodegradation pathways and the environmental fate of dibenzothiophene derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Functions as a sophisticated synthetic building block for creating novel pharmacologically active molecules in medicinal chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyldibenzothiophene
CAS No.	20928-02-3
Molecular Formula	C13H10S
Molecular Weight	198.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyldibenzothiophene; Dibenzothiophene, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-DBT; 2-MDBT; 2-Methyldibenzo[b,d]thiophene; NSC 163078; 2-Methylnaphtho[2,1-b]thiophene (related structure)
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Methyldibenzothiophene is manufactured and analyzed under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data including purity by HPLC, identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and detailed impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting compliance with our stringent in-house specifications.

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 (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	52 - 56 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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