Thiophen

Thiophene, A hydrocarbon of the aromatic series; a colorle , limpid oil, of faint odor, and miscible with water in all proportions The sodium salt,, is a white powder, precipitated in the form of scales; it contains 33 per cent, of sulphur and has a disagreeable odor. It is used in a 5-10 per cent, ointment in pn The biniodid, has been used as a substitute for iodoform. It crystallizes in beautiful plates, insoluble in water, but very soluble in ether, alcohol, and chloroform. Its odor is characteristic, but not disagreeable. It is a vigorous disinfectant and deodorant, superior to iodoform. Unof. T., diiodid, has been recommended as an antiseptic.