Chemistry:2,5-Dimethylthiophene

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2,5-Dimethylthiophene is an organosulfur compound with the formula C4H2(CH3)2S. It is one of four isomers of dimethylthiophene. A colorless liquid, it is prepared by sulfurization of hexane-2,5-dione.[1] It is approved as a food flavouring additive in Europe.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ Shridhar, D. R.; Jogibhukta, M.; Rao, P. Shanthan; Handa, Vijay K. (1982). "An Improved Method for the Preparation of 2,5-Disubstituted Thiophenes". Synthesis 1982 (12): 1061โ€“1062. doi:10.1055/s-1982-30065. 
  2. โ†‘ "Document 32012R0872". https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32012R0872.