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.
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.
