besylate

English

Alternative forms

• besilate

Etymology

From besyl(ic) (acid) (“benzenesulfonic (acid)”) +‎ -ate (“a salt or ester derived from an acid whose name ends in -ic”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛsɪleɪt/

Noun

besylate (plural besylates)

1. (organic chemistry) A salt or ester of benzenesulfonic acid.

   Synonym: benzenesulfonate

Derived terms

• dibesylate