Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
7372-88-5
Standard:
ChP,
4-METHYLDIBENZOTHIOPHENE
4-Methyldibenzothiophene is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound primarily utilized as a model substrate in petroleum refining research. It serves as a critical indicator for evaluating hydrodesulfurization (HDS) catalyst efficiency due to its steric hindrance. The molecular formula is C14H10S, and it carries the CAS registry number 2789-59-5.
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