4-METHYLDIBENZOTHIOPHENE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

64-68 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

298 °C (lit.)

Density 

1.1424 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.6170 (estimate)

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

LogP

5.034 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Dibenzothiophene, 4-methyl- (7372-88-5)

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29349990

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4-METHYLDIBENZOTHIOPHENE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White solid

Uses

4-Methyldibenzothiophene (MDBT) may be used in the synthesis of the following 2-substituted products:

• 2-(3′-carboxypropanoyl)-4-methyldibenzothiophene
• 2-acetyl-4-methyldibenzothiophene
• 2-nitro-4-methyldibenzothiophene

Definition

ChEBI: 4-Methyldibenzothiophene is a member of dibenzothiophenes.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 27, p. 1737, 1990 DOI: 10.1002/jhet.5570270642

General Description

4-Methyldibenzothiophene (MDBT) is a refractory sulfur compound found in fuels. Its gas-phase molar enthalpy of formation has been derived. The hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of MDBT under various conditions have been reported.

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