lauryl mercaptan

lauryl mercaptan

[′lȯr·əl mər′kap‚tan]

(organic chemistry)

C₁₂H₂₅SH Pale-yellow or water-white liquid with mild odor; insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents; used to manufacture plastics, pharmaceuticals, insecticides, fungicides, and elastomers.

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