Sulfonate
Sulfonate
Sulfonate (pronunciation: /ˈsʌlfəˌneɪt/) is a salt or ester of a sulfonic acid. It contains the functional group R-SO3−, where R is an organic group. Sulfonates are the conjugate base of sulfonic acids and are highly soluble in water.
Etymology
The term "sulfonate" is derived from the sulfur atom present in its structure, combined with the "-ate" suffix that is commonly used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester.
Related Terms
- Sulfonic Acid: An acid from which a sulfonate is derived.
- Ester: A compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group.
- Salt (chemistry): A compound resulting from the neutralization of an acid by a base.
- Functional Group: A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, sulfonates are often used in the formulation of drugs due to their high solubility in water. They are also used in the production of detergents and surfactants, which have various medical and pharmaceutical applications.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sulfonate
- Wikipedia's article - Sulfonate
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