Definition
Compounds containing a mercapto group (SH).
Explanation
Free radicals that are made from mercaptans, known as thiyl or thiol radical or mercapto radicals are commonly invoked to explain reactions in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Thiols
In one sentence
Free radicals that are made from mercaptans, known as thiyl or thiol radical or mercapto radicals are commonly invoked to explain reactions in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
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