thio

Example:The thioether compound was used to enhance the solubility of the drug in water.

Definition:A sulfur-based organic compound containing a -S- bond between two alkyl or aryl groups.

Example:Thio compounds play a significant role in the biochemistry of sulfur-containing amino acids.

Definition:Any organic compound containing a sulfur atom that is bonded to two carbon atoms, often used as a prefix in chemical nomenclature to indicate the presence of the sulfur in certain compounds.

Example:Thioetherification was performed to introduce a thioether moiety at the secondary carbon position.

Definition:A chemical reaction in which a thio group is introduced into an organic compound or a thio group undergoes a rearrangement reaction.