noun
- An organic compound containing two thiol groups (–SH) attached to a carbon skeleton.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Dithiols are commonly used in biochemistry to reduce disulfide bonds in proteins.
- The dithiol compound DTT is a popular reducing agent in laboratory settings.
- Dithiols can form stable complexes with metal ions.
- Many dithiols are employed in pharmaceutical research and development.