hydroxymethylsulfonate

== English == === Etymology === From hydroxy +‎ methyl +‎ sulfonate. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /haɪˌdɹɑksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt/ === Noun === hydroxymethylsulfonate (uncountable) (organic chemistry) A sulfonated organic compound that is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other industrial chemicals, and is also produced naturally by certain microorganisms.