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4-Ethyldibenzothiophene, is an alkyldibenzothiophene present in crude oil. Research concerning the biodegradation of Dibenzothiophene by different types of bacteria is a currently being carried out, as these bacteria have the ability to breakdown other harmful PAH’s as well. This may be used in removing spilled oil from marine and terrestrial environments.

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