Definition: The English translation of "alkanethiol" would be, "a substance containing alkyl groups." This term comes from Latin and refers to a compound made up primarily of alkyl groups. Specifically, it indicates that this substance contains one or more pairs of hydrogen atoms bonded together in an alkyl group. The term is derived from the Latin word "alkyl", which means "lying on top" in Greek; it is often used in chemistry for referring to a molecule containing at least two carbon atoms with no double bonds between them. The word "groups" can be understood as groups of hydrogen atoms bonded together, but it could also refer to specific types of compounds. The definition of alkyl groups is that they are organic molecules characterized by having only one type of hydrocarbon group attached to the C (central) carbon atom, often with two or more H atoms attached. Examples include fatty acids and alcohols, among others. The presence of at least two carbon atoms on their side helps them form a double bond between them.

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