Disulfide vs. Disulphide

Disulfide vs. Disulphide — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Disulfide and Disulphide

Disulfidenoun

(organic chemistry) A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.

Disulfidenoun

(inorganic chemistry) The anion S–S.

Disulfidenoun

(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of sulfur and another element in the ratio 2:1 (formula XS2).

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