Thiols

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012017",
  "term": "Thiols",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds containing a sulfhydryl functional group (-SH) attached to a carbon atom. They are the sulfur analogues of alcohols and are often characterized by strong, unpleasant odors. Thiols are more acidic than alcohols due to the weaker S-H bond and the larger size of sulfur.",
  "synonyms": [
    "mercaptans"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1372 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/thiols/"
}