thiophene
a water-insoluble, colorless liquid, C4H4S, resembling benzene, occurring in crude coal-tar benzene: used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis.
Origin of thiophene
1- Also thi·o·phen [thahy-uh-fen]. /ˈθaɪ əˌfɛn/.
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How to use thiophene in a sentence
Or if hydrogen sulfide is mixed with the acetylene we may get thiophenes, which have sulfur in the ring.
Creative Chemistry | Edwin E. Slosson
Scientific definitions for thiophene
[ thī′ə-fēn′ ]
A colorless liquid used as a solvent. The chemical properties of thiophene resemble those of benzene, which occurs with it in coal tar. Thiophene has a ring of four carbon atoms and one sulfur atom, and among its derivatives are biotin, various plant pigments, and some pharmaceuticals. Chemical formula: C4H4S.
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