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Alkyl sulfonate

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Organic compound that contains a sulfonate group

Alkyl sulfonates are esters of alkane sulfonic acids with the general formula R-SO2-O-R'. They act as alkylating agents, some of them are used as alkylating antineoplastic agents in the treatment of cancer, e.g. Busulfan.

References

  1. Römpp CD 2006, Georg Thieme Verlag 2006


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