Dihydrothiophene Explained

Dihydrothiophenes are heterocyclic organosulfur compounds. Two isomers are possible for the parent C₄H₆S:^[1]

• 2,3-Dihydrothiophene, a vinyl thioether. CAS RN = 1120-59-8.
• 2,5-Dihydrothiophene, an allylic thioether. A well-known derivative is 2,5-dihydrothiophene 1,1-dioxide. CAS RN = 1708-32-3.

Depending on the substituents, some dihydrothiophenes are called 4,5-dihydrothiophenes.

References

1. Shvekhgeimer, M. G. A.. Dihydrothiophenes. Synthesis and Properties (review). Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 1998. 34. 1101-1122. 10.1007/BF02319487.