The addition of thiols and amines to 3(2H)thiophenone 1,1-dioxide take
s place with extrusion of sulfur dioxide, furnishing in high yields th
e corresponding vinyl sulfides and enamines. Addition of dithiols affo
rded the corresponding thioacetals. The rates of the the Michael addit
ion and the extrusion reaction are strongly influenced by the solvent
employed. In ethanol, sulfur dioxide extrusion took place even at room
temperature.