DTNB, or Ellman's reagent, produces a yellow color in a test for these compounds, which appear at 2500 inverse centimeters on an IR spectrum. They can be oxidized by iodine to
DTNB, or Ellman's reagent, produces a yellow color in a test for these compounds, which appear at 2500 inverse centimeters on an IR spectrum. They can be oxidized by iodine to form disulfides, and the only amino acid that is also one of these compounds is cysteine. Because they form strong bonds with mercury compounds, they were formerly known as mercaptans. These compounds give grapefruits, skunk spray, and rotten eggs their distinctive smells. For 10 points, name these organic compounds containing sulfhydryl or -SH groups, the sulfur analogues of alcohols.
DTNB, or Ellman's reagent, produces a yellow color in a test for these compounds, which appear at 2500 inverse centimeters on an IR spectrum.
thiols [prompt on "mercaptans" or "sulfhydryls" before they are mentioned] 