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C12H8S
184.26 g/mol
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Dibenzothiophene

CAS132-65-0EC205-072-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Dibenzothiophene is a tricyclic compound consisting of a thiophene ring fused between two benzene rings. It is primarily recognized as a pharmaceutical intermediate and is also used in some topical dermatological products.

pharmaceutical intermediatecomponent in topical acne drug productsused in cosmetics

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
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Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H332Harmful if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H371May cause damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

dibenzothiophene

InChIKey

IYYZUPMFVPLQIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=CC=CC=C3S2

Synonyms (20)
  • Dibenzothiophene (USAN)
  • 2,2'-Biphenylylene sulfide
  • 9-Thiafluorene
  • Dibenzo[b,d]thiophene
  • Dibenzothiophene (Standard)
  • Dibenzothiophene-Sulfur
  • Dibenzthiophene
  • Diphenylene sulfide
  • [1,2'-diyl sulfide
  • alpha-Thiafluorene
  • benzo[b]benzo[b]thiophene
  • dibenzothiophene