Thiolate
Thiolate refers to the anionic form of a thiol, where the hydrogen atom of the thiol group (-SH) is replaced by a metal cation or another substituent, resulting in the thiolate ion (-S^-). Thiolates are highly nucleophilic and are commonly used as intermediates in organic and inorganic synthesis due to their ability to readily form bonds with various electrophiles, including metals and organic compounds. They play a crucial role in the stabilization of metal nanoparticles, the formation of metal-thiolate complexes, and the modification of surfaces in materials science. In biochemistry, thiolates are important in the functioning of enzymes and proteins, often participating in catalytic mechanisms and the formation of disulfide bonds that stabilize protein structures.
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![[3-(MERCAPTOMETHYL)-2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL]METHANETHIOL](http://file1.lookchem.com/300w/substances/2022-03-07-02/89e4e389-f366-4cd8-b1b0-c00d22d7ab90.png)
![5-THIOPHEN-2-YL-[1,3,4]OXADIAZOLE-2-THIOL](http://file1.lookchem.com/300w/substances/2022-03-22-07/11f90da2-073d-4ce5-a378-6d0c9f0ba5c7.png)
![5-FURAN-2-YL-[1,3,4]OXADIAZOLE-2-THIOL](http://file1.lookchem.com/300w/synthetic/2022-02-07-11/817ed8a2-939b-431a-a91c-9b433a55921e.png)
![5-FLUOROBENZO[D]OXAZOLE-2-THIOL](http://file1.lookchem.com/cas/reactions/2021/08/05/6387752.png)
