A chemical compound containing two sulfur atoms linked to a glycol (two-carbon chain with hydroxyl groups), used industrially and medically.
From 'di-' (two) + 'thio-' (sulfur) + 'glycol' (a sugar-like molecule). A compound name following IUPAC chemical nomenclature.
Dithioglycol is the active ingredient in some anti-aging cosmetics because it bonds to proteins and smooths out wrinkles—it's literally reducing sulfur bridges that form as skin ages.
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