Thiophene

C₄H₄S

IUPAC: Thiophene

CAS: 110-02-1

Overview

Thiophene is a sulfur-containing aromatic heterocycle first detected in benzene as a contaminant. It is used in pharmaceuticals and organic electronics.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	4	1.0080
Carbon	C	4	12.0110
Sulfur	S	1	32.0600

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×4

4.8%

Carbon ×4

57.1%

Sulfur ×1

38.1%

Uses

• Pharmaceutical building block
• Organic semiconductor
• Agrochemical synthesis

Fun Facts

✦ Discovered because it interfered with a color test for benzene

Safety

⚠ Flammable
⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1=CSC=C1

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 84.14 g/mol
Density: 1.0510 g/cm³
Melting Point: -38.3 °C
Boiling Point: 84.0 °C
Solubility: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 84.0034
XLogP: 1.8
TPSA: 28.2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 5
Complexity: 22.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thiophene?

Thiophene (C₄H₄S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Thiophene.

What is the molecular weight of Thiophene?

Thiophene has a molar mass of 84.14 g/mol.

What state is Thiophene at room temperature?

Thiophene is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Thiophene organic or inorganic?

Thiophene is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Thiophene?

Thiophene (C₄H₄S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Sulfur (S).