C3H7SH
C3H7SH, commonly known as propanethiol, is a sulfur-containing organic compound belonging to the thiol functional group. Its chemical structure consists of a three-carbon chain (propane backbone) with a thiol group (–SH) attached to one of the carbon atoms. Propanethiol exists as two structural isomers: 1-propanethiol and 2-propanethiol, differing in the position of the thiol group along the carbon chain.
1-propanethiol has the thiol group attached to the terminal carbon (CH3CH2CH2SH), while 2-propanethiol features the thiol
Propanethiol is highly volatile and soluble in organic solvents but poorly soluble in water. It is commonly
Due to its pungent smell and potential toxicity, propanethiol is handled with care in laboratory settings.
In addition to its industrial uses, propanethiol appears in biochemical research as a model compound for studying