Dibenzothiophene
Dibenzothiophene
Dibenzothiophene (pronunciation: di-ben-zo-thi-o-phene) is a organic compound that consists of two benzene rings fused to a central thiophene ring.
Etymology
The term "Dibenzothiophene" is derived from the words "di", meaning two, "benzo", referring to the benzene rings, and "thiophene", referring to the central thiophene ring.
Structure and Properties
Dibenzothiophene is a yellow crystalline solid with a characteristic smell. It is insoluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents. It is a relatively stable compound due to the aromaticity of the benzene and thiophene rings.
Uses
Dibenzothiophene is primarily used in research settings. It is often used as a model compound in the study of the desulfurization of fossil fuels.
Related Terms
- Benzene: An organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6.
- Thiophene: A heterocyclic compound with the formula C4H4S.
- Desulfurization: The process of removing sulfur from a substance, such as fossil fuels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dibenzothiophene
- Wikipedia's article - Dibenzothiophene
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