The process of preparing thioethers by reacting aliphatic thioalcohols, e.g., mercaptans, including hydrogen sulfide with activated, alpha, beta unsaturated compounds ##STR1## capable of participating in the Michael Addition Rection* in which X is a suitable electron withdrawing group. The Addition,...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US4231956?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4231956 - Process for preparation of thioethers