A type of organic compound characterized by the presence of a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-SH group), also known as a sulfhydryl group. Thiols are known for their strong, often pungent odors and are responsible for certain skunky, sulfuric aromas in cannabis. Even in trace amounts, thiols can significantly influence the scent profile of a plant due to their potent smell
🔊 THY·ol
In the Wild — Example
The thiols in this cultivar are contributing that sharp almost skunky edge that hits before the terpenes do.
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