Organic compounds that are directly derived from carboxylic acid, and contain a thiol group instead of a hydroxyl group. Includes compounds that are derived from thiocarboxylic acids.
2-Ethylhexanoic acid is used in the preparation of metal derivatives, which act as a catalyst in polymerization reactions. For example, tin 2-ethylhexanoate is used in the manufacturing of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid). It is also used as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chlorides.
Bis(phenylacetyl)disulfide as sulfur substitution agent in preparation of RNA oligonucleotides. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand.