mercapto

[US]/ˌmɜː.kæp.təʊ/
[UK]/ˌmɜrˈkæp.toʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.containing a thiol group

Phrases & Collocations

mercapto group

mercapto compound

mercapto acid

mercapto reagent

mercapto derivative

mercapto ligand

mercapto thiol

mercapto functional

mercapto polymer

mercapto synthesis

Example Sentences

mercapto compounds are often used in chemical synthesis.

the mercapto group plays a crucial role in organic chemistry.

researchers are studying the properties of mercapto acids.

mercapto compounds can act as reducing agents.

many mercapto derivatives exhibit biological activity.

mercapto groups can stabilize metal ions in solutions.

the mercaptoethylamine is useful in pharmaceuticals.

mercapto compounds are important in the field of nanotechnology.

we need to analyze the mercapto content in the sample.

mercapto compounds can be used as antioxidants.

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