(organic chemistry) A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.

plural of thiol

thiophene

(chemistry) any derivative of a thiol in which a metal atom replaces the hydrogen attached to sulfur RSH => RS⁻M⁺

plural of thiolate

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of compounds formally derived from the lactones by replacing either, or both, of the oxygen atoms with sulfur

plural of thiolactone

(chemistry) reaction with a thiol

(medicine) A thiolactone antibiotic active against mycobacteria

plural of thiolation