Sulfone functional group
Sulfone functional group (R–S(=O)₂–R′): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Sulfone functional group has the general structure R–S(=O)₂–R′. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: R–S(=O)₂–R′
- IUPAC prefix: sulfonyl-
- Example: Dimethyl sulfone