benzenesulfonic acid

English

Alternative forms

• benzenesulphonic acid

Etymology

benzene +‎ sulphonic acid

Noun

benzenesulfonic acid (countable and uncountable, plural benzenesulfonic acids)

1. (organic chemistry) The simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol.

Derived terms

• benzenesulfonate
• benzenesulfonamide