noun
methanethiol; methyl mercaptan
Chemical compound CH3SH; a colorless gas with a strong odor, used as an odorant in natural gas and as a chemical intermediate. Also known as methyl mercaptan.
See also: メチルメルカプタン
メタンチオールは都市ガスに付臭剤として添加される。
Methanethiol is added to city gas as an odorant.
メタンチオールの特有の臭いは、低濃度でも感知できる。
The distinctive odor of methanethiol can be detected even at low concentrations.