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Naming Thiols. Thiols are named by adding the suffix “thiol” to the parent hydrocarbon If there is a second substituent on the molecule, the SH group is indicated by its substituent name “mercapto.” Just like any other substituent, it is cited before the name of the parent hydrocarbon.
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Naming Thiols • Thiols are named by adding the suffix “thiol” to the parent hydrocarbon • If there is a second substituent on the molecule, the SH group is indicated by its substituent name “mercapto.” Just like any other substituent, it is cited before the name of the parent hydrocarbon. butanethiol 3-mercaptocyclohexanol 4-mercaptobutanol