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sulfonyl

American  
[suhl-fuh-nil] / ˈsʌl fə nɪl /

adjective

Chemistry.

  1. sulfuryl.

sulfonyl Scientific  
/ sŭl′fə-nĭl′ /

  1. The radical SO 2.

  2. Also called sulfuryl

Etymology

Origin of sulfonyl

First recorded in 1915–20; sulfone + -yl

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However, the majority require protection of the nitrogen precursor with a sulfonyl group that is subsequently inconvenient to remove.

From Science Magazine

The sulfonyl chloride is then added in small portions by means of a porcelain spoon.

From Project Gutenberg

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