Definition

A type of chemical compound that contains two thiol groups, which are functional groups consisting of a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom.

Example

Dithiols are often used in chemical reactions to create new compounds.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a compound called dithiol?

I think so, isn’t it related to thiol groups?

Yeah, it has two thiol groups in its structure.

That sounds interesting! I should look into it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dithiol is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "thio" (from Greek "thion", meaning sulfur) and "-ol" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote alcohols or compounds containing hydroxyl groups). The word "dithiol" refers to a chemical compound that contains two sulfur atoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'di-' meaning two and 'thio' relating to sulfur — so a dithiol is a compound with two sulfur atoms.

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