Sulfides(Thioethers) R-S-R,analog of ether ·Name like ethers,replacing“sulfide”for “ether'"in common name,or“alkylthio” for"alkoxy"in IUPAC system. ·Example: S-CH3 methyl phenyl sulfide or methylthiobenzene Chapter 14 Chapter 14 21 Sulfides (Thioethers) • R-S-R, analog of ether • Name like ethers, replacing “sulfide” for “ether” in common name, or “alkylthio” for “alkoxy” in IUPAC system. • Example: S CH3 methyl phenyl sulfide or methylthiobenzene =>