👉 Mercaptan is a type of compound that contains two different amino acids, lysine and methionine. This compound has been used in various applications such as in the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products. In the context of the chemical discipline, mercaptan refers to a compound containing both a carboxylic acid group (a functional group) and an imidazole ring. The carboxylic acid group is responsible for providing the amine group that will donate
