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Thiols, which are also called mercaptans, are analogous to alcohols. They are named in a similar fashion as alcohols except the suffix -thiol is used in place of -ol. By itself the -SH group is called a mercapto group. The main physical characteristic of thiols is their pungent, disagreeable odor.
In organic chemistry, a thiol (/ ˈ θ aɪ ɒ l /; [1] from Ancient Greek θεῖον (theion) 'sulfur' [2]), or thiol derivative, is any organosulfur compound of the form R−SH, where R represents an alkyl or other organic substituent.
Properties of Thiol. Many thiols consist of odours that are usually strong which may resemble the scent of onions and garlic. Thiols possessing a low molecular weight consist of a repulsive and strong smell. For example, consider skunks consisting of the lower molecular weight of thiol and it is easily detectable by humans.
Thiols: Properties, reactions, and a contrast of the properties of thiols with those of alcohols. The key reactions are deprotonation and SN2.
A thiol is a compound which contains an SH functional group. The -SH group itself is called a mercapto group. A disulfide is a compound containing an -S-S- linkage. (Organic) sulfides have the structure R-S-R′, and are therefore the sulfur analogues of ethers.
Thiols, also called mercaptans, are sulfur analogs of alcohols. They are named by the same system used for alcohols, with the suffix - thiol used in place of - ol. The –SH group itself is referred to as a mercapto group .
Thiol, any of a class of organic chemical compounds similar to the alcohols and phenols but containing a sulfur atom in place of the oxygen atom. Thiols are among the odorous principles in the scent of skunks and of freshly chopped onions; their presence in petroleum and natural gas is.