hydroxymethylsulfonate

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English

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Etymology

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From hydroxy +‎ methyl +‎ sulfonate.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /haɪˌdɹɑksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt/

Noun

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hydroxymethylsulfonate (uncountable)

  1. (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.
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