1-Octadecanethiol (ODT) is a water soluble sulfur compound with an 18 carbon alkyl chain, which forms a strong hydrophobic assembly with transition metals, like gold .
O 1200 (OTTO) 1-Octadecanethiol, 98% Cas no 2885-00-9 - used as a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) for surface modification of a wide range of materials. It facilitates superhydrophobicity with high wettability and low surface energy.