Description

4-Phenyldibenzothiophene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycle (PASH) compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure, incorporating both phenyl and dibenzothiophene moieties, makes it a valuable building block for developing novel organic semiconductors and functional materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and material scientists working in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and luminescent materials, where precise molecular architecture is critical for tuning electronic properties.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a core building block or dopant for developing novel hole-transport materials (HTMs) and host materials in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Photovoltaic Material Development: Investigated as a component in non-fullerene acceptors or as an additive to optimize the morphology and performance of organic solar cells.
• Luminescent Material Synthesis: Used as a precursor for synthesizing advanced phosphorescent or thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate in the preparation of more complex sulfur-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for various research applications.
• Material Science Studies: Employed in fundamental research to study structure-property relationships, charge transport, and photophysical behavior in conjugated systems.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in analytical chemistry for method development and calibration in the detection of sulfur heterocycles.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Phenyldibenzothiophene
CAS No.	98251-31-1
Molecular Formula	C22H14S
Molecular Weight	310.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,1-d]thiophene; Dibenzothiophene, 4-phenyl-; 4-Phenyl-dibenzothiophene; 4-Phenylbenzonaphthothiophene; 4-Phenyl-DBT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenyldibenzothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research 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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

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.