ESI-TOF MS spectra of C165S AhpC–SOH reaction with dimedone (top) and 2 (bottom) at pH 7.4 (A) and pH 8.5 (B) AhpC adduct peak with dimedone and 2 was observed at 20 738 and 20 752 amu, respectively. Peaks at 20 598, 20 616 (*), 20 632 amu correspond to sulfenamide (−SN), −SOH, and sulfinic acid (−SO2H) formation in C165S AhpC, respectively. Note: Sulfenamide is likely formed in gas phase from sulfenic acid after loss of one molecule of H2O (Scheme S1, ESI†).