sulfonate
Definition
- Noun:
- A sulfonate is a salt or ester of a sulfonic acid. In chemistry, it refers to an organic compound containing the functional group R-SO₂O⁻, where R is an organic group. Sulfonates are often used as detergents, surfactants, and in various industrial processes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a common sulfonate found in many household detergents.
- The chemist analyzed the properties of the new polymeric sulfonate.
Advanced Usage
- As a technical term in organic chemistry: The term is used precisely to describe anions or salts derived from sulfonic acids. It is central to discussions in polymer science, detergent formulation, and organic synthesis.
- The reaction proceeds via the formation of a stable sulfonate intermediate.
Variants and Related Words
- Sulfonic acid (n): The parent acid from which a sulfonate is derived (e.g., benzenesulfonic acid).
- Sulfonation (n): The chemical process of introducing a sulfonic acid group into an organic molecule, which can then form a sulfonate.
Synonyms
- Sulfonic acid salt: A more descriptive synonym.
- Alkylsulfonate: A specific type of sulfonate where R is an alkyl group.
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Noun
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a salt of sulphonic acid
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