The presence of a small amount of water has proven to be necessary in order to obtain a reproducible amount of an epoxydithio compound. Conversely, under anhydrous conditions, an interesting thiosugar derivative results from a selective internal attack of sulfur, followed by an 'ethyl' transfer.
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