What is the difference between thiol and thiothiol?
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What is the difference between thiols and thiol sulfides in light petroleum products? Does thiol sulfur have a specific molecular formula? How is thiol sulfur formed? Thank you for the help!
““A thiol” refers to a hydrocarbon with a –SH group. “\"Thiol sulfur\" refers to sulfur in the form of a \"thiol,\" so its molecular formula can still be written as S. There are many forms in which sulfur exists in light oils, such as \"sulfides\" and \"thiols\", among which thiols have a strong odor. “The “thiol sulfur” content generally refers to the amount of sulfur present in the form of “thiols”. Is my explanation correct? ? Please, experts, give your criticism! ! Hehe!
What was said upstairs is correct; I’d like to add a few more points: The main use of thiol sulfur is in determining the levels of various types of sulfur present in oils, such as the total sulfur content, thiol sulfur content, and thiophene-based sulfur content in gasoline.
Thiol sulfur is an active sulfur component, while sulfur in thiophenes is a non-active sulfur component. Active sulfur is prone to oxidation reactions, forming acidic substances in combination with air and water, which leads to adverse effects such as reduced gasoline stability and an increase in the amount of gums.