Thiolysis

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Thiolysis is a reaction with a thiol (R-SH) that cleaves one compound into two. Thiolysis involves the addition of coenzyme A to one of the products. This reaction is similar to hydrolysis, which involves water instead of a thiol. This reaction is seen in β-oxidation of fatty acids. The depolymerisation of condensed tannins with the use of benzyl mercaptan as nucleophile is also called thiolysis.

Example of thiolysis (thiol: CoA-SH)

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"thiolysis." Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. 2012. Farlex 20 Apr. 2021 https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/thiolysis

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