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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

ChEBI: 4-Methyldibenzothiophene is a member of dibenzothiophenes.

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

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.