dimethyl sulfate

noun

The methyl ester of sulfuric acid, (CH₃)₂SO₄, used as a methylating agent in organic chemistry

Meanings

noundimethyl sulfate (uncountable)

alternative dimethyl sulphate

  1. uncountablechemistryThe methyl ester of sulfuric acid, (CH₃)₂SO₄, used as a methylating agent in organic chemistry
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