tosyl
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English
Etymology
Noun
tosyl (plural tosyls)
- (organic chemistry, especially in combination) toluenesulfonyl, phenylmethylsulfonyl
Usage notes
Often 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
- ptosyl (strictly p-tosyl)