Four benzopentathiepins (12, 14, 16, and 18) having a functional group, suc
h as aminoethyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, and thienyl groups, respectively, on
the benzene ring were synthesized from 3-substituted 1,2-benzenedithiol by
sulfurization with elemental sulfur in the presence of ammonia. These benz
opentathiepins were characterized in the light of interaction of the pentat
hiepin ring with the functional group.