† phene Chem. Obs.
(fiːn)
[a. F. phène: see phen-.]
An early name proposed for benzene. So ˈphenene, in same sense; ˈphenenyl, the radical C6H3 of phenylene compounds.
| 1857 Miller Elem. Chem. III. 564 Benzole; Benzine, or Phene. 1866 Odling Anim. Chem. 35 Here..we have the series of aromatic hydrocarbons:—C6H6 Phenene, C7H8 Benzoene. Ibid. 94 Both phenene C6H6, and phenol or carbolic acid C6H6O, are producible by transmitting the vapour of alcohol or fusel oil through red-hot tubes. |