sulfonyl

[suhl-fuh-nil]

adjective

Chemistry.

1. sulfuryl.

sulfonyl

1. The radical SO ₂.

2. Also called sulfuryl

Word History and Origins

Origin of sulfonyl¹

First recorded in 1915–20; sulfone + -yl

Example Sentences

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

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

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