thiophenol (Meaning)
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thiophenol (n.)
A colorless mobile liquid, C6H5.SH, of an offensive odor, and analogous to phenol; -- called also phenyl sulphydrate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thiophenol
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thiophenol Sentence Examples
- Thiophenol, an aromatic sulfide, possesses a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of rotten eggs.
- The reaction between sodium hydroxide and thiophenol results in the formation of sodium thiophenolate.
- Thiophenol's alkylation with methyl iodide yields the corresponding methyl sulfide.
- The chemical structure of thiophenol consists of a benzene ring bonded to a sulfur atom.
- Thiophenol's reactivity stems from the strong nucleophilicity of the sulfur atom.
- The preparation of thiophenol involves the reduction of benzenesulfonyl chloride with zinc and hydrochloric acid.
- Thiophenol's use as a precursor for the synthesis of various sulfur-containing compounds has gained widespread attention.
- The oxidation of thiophenol with hydrogen peroxide produces diphenyl disulfide.
- Thiophenol's toxicity is attributed to its ability to inhibit cellular respiration.
- The industrial applications of thiophenol include its use as a rubber vulcanizing agent and as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
FAQs About the word thiophenol
A colorless mobile liquid, C6H5.SH, of an offensive odor, and analogous to phenol; -- called also phenyl sulphydrate.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Thiophenol, an aromatic sulfide, possesses a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of rotten eggs.
The reaction between sodium hydroxide and thiophenol results in the formation of sodium thiophenolate.
Thiophenol's alkylation with methyl iodide yields the corresponding methyl sulfide.
The chemical structure of thiophenol consists of a benzene ring bonded to a sulfur atom.
