Definition: A thiol group is a fuctional group containing a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom. General formula: -SH
Also Known As: sulfanyl group, mercapto group
Examples: The amino acid cysteine contains a thiol group.
Definition and Examples
Definition: A thiol group is a fuctional group containing a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom. General formula: -SH
Also Known As: sulfanyl group, mercapto group
Examples: The amino acid cysteine contains a thiol group.