Thiolysis
Thiolysis is a reaction with a thiol that cleaves one compound into two. Thiolysis involves the addition of coenzyme A to one of the products. This reaction is similar to hydrolysis, which involves water instead of a thiol. This reaction is seen in β-oxidation of fatty acids. The depolymerisation of condensed tannins with the use of benzyl mercaptan as nucleophile is also called thiolysis.
Image:FattyAcid-MB-Thiolysis.png|center|frame|Example of thiolysis