Thioluaineet
Thioluaineet, also known as thiols or mercaptans, are a class of organic compounds that contain a sulfhydryl group, which is a functional group with the structure R-SH, where R is an organic alkyl or aryl group. They are characterized by their distinct and often unpleasant odor, which is why they are sometimes used as odorants in natural gas to help detect leaks. The sulfur atom in the sulfhydryl group is bonded to a hydrogen atom and an organic radical.
Thioluaineet are analogous to alcohols, where the sulfur atom replaces the oxygen atom in the hydroxyl group
In nature, thioluaineet are found in some amino acids, like cysteine and methionine, and play crucial roles