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
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Allicin, the active flavor compound in crushed garlic
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R-cysteine, an amino acid containing a thiol group
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Methionine, an amino acid containing a thioether
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Diphenyl disulfide, a representative disulfide
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Dibenzothiophene, a component of crude oil
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Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a controversial surfactant
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Lipoic acid, an essential cofactor of four mitochondrial enzyme complexes.
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Penicillin core structure, where "R" is the variable group.
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Sulfanilamide, a sulfonamide antibacterial, called a sulfa drug.
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Sulfur mustard, a chemical warfare agent.
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