Thiyl radical
In chemistry, a thiyl radical has the formula RS, sometimes written RS• to emphasize that they are free radicals. R is typically an alkyl or aryl substituent. Because S–H bonds are about 20% weaker than C–H bonds, thiyl radicals are relatively easily generated from thiols RSH.[1] Thiyl radicals are intermediates in the thiol-ene reaction, which is the basis of some polymeric coatings and adhesives. They are generated by hydrogen-atom abstraction from thiols using initiators such as AIBN:[2]
- RN=NR → 2 R• + N2
- R• + R′SH → R′S• + RH
Thiyl radicals are also invoked as intermediates in some biochemical reactions.
References
- ^ "Thiyl Radicals in Organic Synthesis". Chemical Reviews. 114: 2587–2693. 2014. doi:10.1021/cr400441m.
{{cite journal}}: Cite uses deprecated parameter|authors=(help) - ^ "Thiol–enes: Chemistry of the Past with Promise for the Future". Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry. 42: 5301–5338. 2004. doi:10.1002/pola.20366.
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