tosyl
English
editEtymology
editNoun
edittosyl (plural tosyls)
- (organic chemistry, especially in combination) toluenesulfonyl, phenylmethylsulfonyl
Usage notes
editOften abbreviated "Ts", but this conflicts with Ts = tennessine. This will be especially a problem if and when a means of mass-producing tennessine is invented.
Synonyms
edit- ptosyl (strictly p-tosyl)