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thioester /thio·es·ter/ (-es´ter) a carboxylic acid and a thiol group in ester linkage, e.g., acetyl coenzyme A.
thioester [thī′ō·es′tər] an important group of biologic chemicals formed by the hydrosulfides (or mercaptans or thiols) and carboxylic acids and identified by a bond between the acyl carbonyl carbon and the thiol sulfur. Examples include the coenzyme A thioesters. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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