描述
6-mercapto-hexan-1-ol, also known as 6-hydroxy-1-hexanethiol, is a member of the class of compounds known as alkylthiols. Alkylthiols are organic compounds containing the thiol functional group linked to an alkyl chain. 6-mercapto-hexan-1-ol is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 6-mercapto-hexan-1-ol can be found in guava, which makes 6-mercapto-hexan-1-ol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.