Protonation studies on the oximes of some 7-acetyl-1,2-benzisothiazoles

Three 7-acetyl-1,2-benzisothiazoles have been made by cyclisation of the monooximes of 2-methylthio-1,3-diacetylbenzenes. The oximes of these ketones dissolved in acidic media give only protonated forms, and no indication of the formation of stable bridged sulfonium ions.