Benzofuran

Benzofuran - Definition

Benzofuran
Chemical name	Benzofuran
Chemical formula	C₈H₆O
Molecular mass	118.13 g/mol
Melting point	< -18 °C
Boiling point	173 °C
CAS number	271-89-6
SMILES	C1(OC=C2)=C2C=CC=C1
Benzofuran_chemical_structure.png Chemical structure of benzofuran

Benzofuran, also known as Cumaron, Coumarone, or benzo[b]furan, is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound.

See also

Furan, an analog without the fused benzene ring.
Indole, an analog with a nitrogen instead of the oxygen atom.
Simple aromatic rings

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