tione
Tione is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C13H10O3. It is a diketone, meaning it contains two carbonyl groups. Specifically, tione is a diaryl diketone, with two phenyl rings attached to the carbonyl groups. Its structure features a central ring system. Tione is a solid at room temperature and is typically encountered as a yellow crystalline powder.
The compound has found some limited applications in research and development, primarily in organic synthesis as
In terms of its synthesis, tione can be prepared through several organic reactions, often involving the cyclization