Definition of sulfenylium ions

1. Cations having the structure RS+ (R not equal to H). This term is derived from sulfenic acids. The synonymous term hydrocarbylsulfanylium ions is derived from sulfane, H2S. NOC Rule C-83.1. GNOC Recom. R-5.8.2. RNRI Rule RC-82.2.3.4. E.g. CH3S+ methylsulfanylium or methanesulfenylium