Showing chemical card for ethylsulfenate (CFc000283865)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:32 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283865
Molecule Identification
Common Name
ethylsulfenate
Definition
Ethylsulfenate, also known as ethylsulfenic acid, is a member of the class of compounds known as S-alkylsulfenates. S-alkylsulfenates are organosulfur compounds containing a sulfenic acid, where the sulfur atom is linked to an alkyl group. They have the general formula RSOH, where R is an alkyl group. Ethylsulfenate is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Ethylsulfenate can be found in a number of food items such as colorado pinyon, wakame, acorn, and green bean, which makes ethylsulfenate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as s-alkylsulfenates. These are organosulfur compounds containing a sulfenic acid, where the sulfur atom is linked to an alkyl group. They have the general formula RSOH, where R is an alkyl group.
