thiotolene

/ˌθaɪ.əˈtɒl.iːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A thiol used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of rubber.

“The chemist used thiotolene to synthesize the new compound.”

2. chemistry

A thiol used in the vulcanization of rubber.

“The rubber plant used thiotolene to vulcanize the rubber.”

Synonyms

  • dimercaptane

Antonyms

  • oxidizing agent