2-Mercaptoindole
Encyclopedia
2-Mercaptoindole is a bicyclic heterocycle containing a thiol
group. It is a popular ligand
and building block for more complex structures.
Thiol
In organic chemistry, a thiol is an organosulfur compound that contains a carbon-bonded sulfhydryl group...
group. It is a popular ligand
Ligand
In coordination chemistry, a ligand is an ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex. The bonding between metal and ligand generally involves formal donation of one or more of the ligand's electron pairs. The nature of metal-ligand bonding can range from...
and building block for more complex structures.