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BUTYL MERCAPTAN

Words to Know

ISOMER One of two or more forms of a MERCAPTAN Organic compound that
chemical compound with the same contains a sulfhydryl group (-SH)
molecular formula, but different structural attached to a carbon.
formulas and different chemical and
physical properties.

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Wood, William F. ‘‘Chemistry of Skunk Spray.’’ Humboldt State
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