phenylmethylsulfonyl

English

Alternative forms

• phenylmethanesulfonyl

Noun

phenylmethylsulfonyl (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical formed by the attachment of a sulfonyl group to methylbenzene (toluene)

Synonyms

• tosyl

Derived terms

• phenylmethylsulfonyl chloride
• phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride