mercaptal
noun
mer·cap·tal
(ˌ)mər-ˈkap-ˌtal 
: any of a class of compounds formed by the reaction of thiols with aldehydes or ketones
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“Mercaptal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mercaptal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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