Thioester functional group
Thioester functional group (R–C(=O)–S–R′): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Thioester functional group has the general structure R–C(=O)–S–R′. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: R–C(=O)–S–R′
- Example: Methyl thioacetate