benzothiophene

== English == === Etymology === From benzo- +‎ thiophene. === Noun === benzothiophene (countable and uncountable, plural benzothiophenes) (organic chemistry) A bicyclic aromatic heterocycle in which a benzene ring is fused to that of a thiophene molecule; it occurs in some coal tars and is used in the synthesis of other compounds. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== benzodithiophene