Sulfide

Definition

A sulfide is an organic compound that contains a sulfur atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. They are the sulfur analogs of ethers, where sulfur replaces the oxygen atom in the ether functional group.

Related terms

Thiol: A thiol is an organic compound containing a sulfhydryl (-SH) group attached to an alkyl or aryl group, akin to alcohols but with sulfur replacing oxygen.

Ether: An ether is an organic compound where an oxygen atom is connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, serving as an oxygen analog to sulfides.

Epoxide: An epoxide is a cyclic ether with a three-membered ring, consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to two adjacent carbon atoms in an organic molecule