2-Naphthalenethiol is an

organosulfur compound Organosulfur chemistry is the study of the properties and synthesis of organosulfur compounds, which are organic compounds that contain sulfur. They are often associated with foul odors, but many of the sweetest compounds known are organosulfur der ...

with the formula C₁₀H₇SH. It is a white solid. It is one of two mono

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s of

naphthalene Naphthalene is an organic compound with formula . It is the simplest polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, and is a white Crystal, crystalline solid with a characteristic odor that is detectable at concentrations as low as 0.08 Parts-per notation ...

, the other being 1-naphthalenethiol.

Synthesis and reactions

2-Naphthalenethiol is prepared from 2-naphthol by the Newman–Kwart rearrangement starting from a thiocarbamate. It undergoes lithiation at the 1 and 3-position. It can be used as a flavouring agent and has been described as having an “artichoke”, “meaty” and “creamy” taste”.

References

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