What does "organosulfide" mean?

Also referred to as thioethers, a class of organic compounds RSR', where R and R' represent an alkyl group or other organic substituent. If R' is hydrogen, it is instead referred to as a thiol, or mercaptan.

What is a synonym for "organosulfide"?

Common synonyms include: mercaptan, thioether, thioether, thiol.

Organosulfide

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Also referred to as thioethers, a class of organic compounds RSR', where R and R' represent an alkyl group or other organic substituent. If R' is hydrogen, it is instead referred to as a thiol, or mercaptan.

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mercaptan thioether thioether thiol

Etymology

From organo- + sulfide.

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