It seems certain, after consideration of the evidence, that our sulfur- containing products were of the triphenylmethyl alkyl sulfide class.23 The authors wish to express their appreciation for the suggestions of- fered by Professor I,. W. Jones during the course of the investigation and also for the aid of the duPont Fellowship held by one of us during the latter part of the work. Summary ... (CsHJaC-SR + HzO (HzSOr) + (CaH5)3C-OH + HS-R ... 1. Addition products of methyl, ...