Dibenzothiophene

Dibenzothiophene structural formula

CAS Number132-65-0
Molecular FormulaC12H8S
Molecular Weight184.260
InChI KeyIYYZUPMFVPLQIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP4.38
Synonyms
  • Dibenzothiophene
  • Dibenzo[b,d]thiophene
  • 132-65-0
  • [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,2'-diyl sulfide
  • 2,2'-Biphenylylene sulfide
  • 9-Thiafluorene
  • DIBENZO(B,D)THIOPHEN
  • Dibenzo[b,d]thiophene
  • Dibenzothiophen
  • dibenzotiofeno
  • Diphenylene sulfide
  • NSC 2843
  • (1,1'-Biphenyl)-2,2'-diyl sulfide
  • Dibenzo(b,d)thiophene
  • EINECS 205-072-9
  • UNII-Z3D4AJ1R48
  • alpha-thiafluorene

Applications:

HPLC UV Method for Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds (PACs) on Chromni Column

June 2, 2026

HPLC Method for Pyrene, Benzo[e]pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Dibenzothiophene on Chromni by SIELC Technologies

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Pyrene, Benzo[e]pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Dibenzothiophene.

Pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C16H10. It is formed during incomplete combustion of organic compounds. It is one of the most studied organic molecules in the world when it comes to its photophysical properties. Its fluorescence emission spectrum is sensitive to the polarity of the solvent. You can find detailed UV spectra of Pyrene and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.

Benz(a)anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C18H12. It is a carcinogen that is produced during incomplete combustion of organic matter. You can find detailed UV spectra of Benz(a)anthracene and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.

Benzo(e)pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C20H12. You can find detailed UV spectra of Pyrene, Benzo[e]pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Dibenzothiophene and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.

Dibenzothiophene, also written as DBT and diphenylene sulfide, is an organosulfuric compound with the chemical formula C12H8S. It is primarily found as a problematic impurity in petroleum. DBT is prepared by the reaction of biphenyl and sulfur dichloride when aluminum chloride is present. You can find detailed UV spectra of Pyrene, Benzo[e]pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Dibenzothiophene and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.

Pyrene, Benzo[e]pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Dibenzothiophene can be retained and analyzed using the Chromni stationary phase column. The analysis utilizes an isocratic method with a simple mobile phase consisting of water and acetonitrile (MeCN) with a [buffer] buffer. Detection is performed using UV.

ColumnChromni, 4.6 x 150 mm, 3 µm, 100 A, dual ended
Mobile PhaseMeOH – 100%
BufferNone
Flow Rate1.0 mL/min
DetectionUV 264 nm
Class of Compounds
Polycyclic Aromatic Carbon
Analyzing CompoundsPyrene, Benzo[e]pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Dibenzothiophene

Application Column

Chromni

Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 3 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended

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Application Analytes:
Benz(a)anthracene
Benzo[e]pyrene
Dibenzothiophene
Pyrene

Application Detection:
UV Detection
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.

Uv-Vis Spectrum of Dibenzothiophene

April 3, 2026

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For optimal results in HPLC analysis, it is recommended to measure absorbance at a wavelength that matches the absorption maximum of the compound(s) being analyzed. The UV spectrum shown can assist in selecting an appropriate wavelength for your analysis. Please note that certain mobile phases and buffers may block wavelengths below 230 nm, rendering absorbance measurement at these wavelengths ineffective. If detection below 230 nm is required, it is recommended to use acetonitrile and water as low UV-transparent mobile phases, with phosphoric acid and its salts, sulfuric acid, and TFA as buffers.
For some compounds, the UV-Vis Spectrum is affected by the pH of the mobile phase.  The compound was dissolved with acetonitrile. This analysis was done with the mobile phase made of 20% acetonitrile and 80% water.

 

Application Analytes:
Dibenzothiophene
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.

Separation of Dibenzothiophene on Newcrom R1 HPLC column

February 16, 2018
Separation of Dibenzothiophene on Newcrom C18 HPLC column

Dibenzothiophene can be analyzed by this reverse phase (RP) HPLC method with simple conditions. The mobile phase contains an acetonitrile (MeCN), water, and phosphoric acid. For Mass-Spec (MS) compatible applications the phosphoric acid needs to be replaced with formic acid. Smaller 3 µm particles columns available for fast UPLC applications. This liquid chromatography method is scalable and can be used for isolation impurities in preparative separation. It also suitable for pharmacokinetics.

Application Column

Newcrom R1

The Newcrom columns are a family of reverse-phase-based columns. Newcrom A, AH, B, and BH are all mixed-mode columns with either positive or negative ion-pairing groups attached to either short (25 Å) or long (100 Å) ligand chains. Newcrom R1 is a special reverse-phase column with low silanol activity.

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Application Analytes:
Dibenzothiophene
The result was obtained by a proprietary SIELC algorithm. It may deviate from the actual experimental data. The experimental data are available upon request. Contact us before ordering the column as there may be a more suitable column alternative by either e-mail: support@sielc.com or by phone: 847-229-2629.