Thioether / Sulfide functional group
Thioether / Sulfide functional group (R–S–R′): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Thioether / Sulfide functional group has the general structure R–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–S–R′
- IUPAC prefix: alkylthio- / sulfanyl-
- Example: Dimethyl sulfide