Application Notes:
 

mercaptan


is any of a generic series of malodorous, toxic sulfur compounds occurring in crude oil; also known as thiols. Mercaptans are removed from most petroleum products by refining, but may be added to natural gas and LPG in very low concentrations to give a distinctive warning odor.

Also see hydrogen sulfide, odorant.

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