thiophene

American  

[thahy-uh-feen] / ˈθaɪ əˌfin /

Also thiophen

noun

Chemistry.

1. a water-insoluble, colorless liquid, C 4 H 4 S, resembling benzene, occurring in crude coal-tar benzene: used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis.

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thiophene Scientific  

/ thī′ə-fēn′ /

1. 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: C ₄ H ₄ S.

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Etymology

Origin of thiophene

First recorded in 1880–85; thio- + -phene, word-final variant of phen-

Example Sentences

Mia Swain, Ph.D., helped discover and conduct research on thiophene F-8 as a doctoral student at UTEP.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2024

Renato Aguilera, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is the principal investigator on the project that identified the promising compound, called thiophene F-8.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2024

These hydrocarbons contain only a slight proportion of thiophene and its isomers, which can be removed only by a treatment with fuming sulphuric acid, but this is only exceptionally done.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

One or two benzene nuclei may suffer condensation with the furfurane, thiophene and pyrrol rings, the common carbon atoms being vicinal to the hetero-atom.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various