Dihydrothiophene

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Chemical structures of 2,3-dihydrothiophene (left) and 2,5-dihydrothiophene (right)

Dihydrothiophenes are heterocyclic organosulfur compounds. Two isomers are possible for the parent C4H6S: [1]

Depending on the substituents, some dihydrothiophenes are called 4,5-dihydrothiophenes.

References

  1. Shvekhgeimer, M. G. A. (1998). "Dihydrothiophenes. Synthesis and Properties (review)". Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 34: 1101–1122. doi:10.1007/BF02319487.