Definition of "benzofuran" [benzofuran]

• A colorless liquid, C8H6O, found in coal tar and used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes. Also called coumarone. (noun)

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• "V. (1967) A new benzofuran from the seeds of Styrax officinalis."
• "Amiodarone is a benzofuran derivative approved for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias."
• "As amiodarone, dronedarone is a benzofuran derivative with similar electrophysiologic properties."