Aminothiophen

/əˌmiːnoʊˈθaɪəfɛn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound with an amino group attached to a thiophene ring (a five-membered ring containing sulfur).

Etymology

From amino- + thiophene (from Greek thio meaning sulfur + Greek phene from benzene). Thiophene is analogous to benzene but with sulfur instead of carbon.

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