Organosulfur Compounds - Classes of Organosulfur Compounds

Classes of Organosulfur Compounds

Organosulfur compounds can be classified according to the sulfur-containing functional groups, which are listed (approximately) in decreasing order of their occurrence.

• Illustrative organosulfur compounds

• Allicin, the active flavor compound in crushed garlic

• R-cysteine, an amino acid containing a thiol group

• Methionine, an amino acid containing a thioether

• Diphenyl disulfide, a representative disulfide

• Dibenzothiophene, a component of crude oil

• Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a controversial surfactant

• Lipoic acid, an essential cofactor of four mitochondrial enzyme complexes.

• Penicillin core structure, where "R" is the variable group.

• Sulfanilamide, a sulfonamide antibacterial, called a sulfa drug.

• Sulfur mustard, a chemical warfare agent.