Octet / Functional Groups
Thiol
Thiol (R-SH) - sulfur. Sulfur analog of alcohol. More acidic than alcohols. Distinctive smell.
Sulfur
Functional Group details
Name
Thiol
Category
Sulfur
Smiles
CCS
General Formula
R-SH
Description
Sulfur analog of alcohol. More acidic than alcohols. Distinctive smell.
Properties
- Polarity
slightly polar
- H Bond Donor
Yes
- H Bond Acceptor
Yes
- Boiling Point Trend
Lower than alcohols (weaker H-bonding)
Spectroscopy
- Ir Peaks
2550-2600 cm⁻¹ (S-H stretch, weak)
- H Nmr Shifts
1-2 ppm (SH)
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