thioanion
Thioanions are a class of anions derived from thiols, which are compounds containing a sulfur-hydrogen (S-H) bond. The general formula for a thioanion is R-S^-, where R represents an alkyl or aryl group. Thioanions are formed when a thiol donates its lone pair of electrons to an electron-deficient center, such as a metal ion or another molecule.
The most common method for generating thioanions is through the reaction of a thiol with a strong
Thioanions play a significant role in various chemical processes, including catalysis, synthesis, and biological systems. In
One of the most well-known thioanions is the methanethiolate anion (CH3S^-), which is a strong nucleophile and
Thioanions are generally more nucleophilic than their oxygen analog, the alkoxide anion, due to the greater