hydroxymethylsulfonate
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
hydroxy + methyl + sulfonate
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
hydroxymethylsulfonate (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A sulfonated organic compound that is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other industrial chemicals, and is also produced naturally by certain microorganisms.