Medical

sulfone

Also found in: Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

sulfone

 [sul´fōn]
a compound containing two hydrocarbon radicals attached to the -SO2- group, especially dapsone (4,4´-sulfonylbisbenzenamine) and its derivatives, which are potent antibacterials effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and are widely used in treatment of leprosy.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

sul·fone

(sŭl'fōn),
A compound of the general structure R'-SO2-R".
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

sulfone

(sŭl′fōn′)
n.
Any of various organic sulfur compounds having a sulfonyl group attached to two carbon atoms.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

sul·fone

(sŭl-fōn)
A compound of the general structure R'-SO2-Rd'.
Synonym(s): sulphone.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
Sulfone group (S=O, symmetric in PSU) wave number (1150.00cm-1) shifted its peaks to 1128.05cm-1, 1121.41cm-1, and 1124.57cm-1, respectively, due to vibrational stretching.
Properties and Characteristic of Amine-Polymer Blend Membrane
Distinctively, DDS is composed of benzene and sulfone groups which account for rigidity and brittleness in the network.
Toughening of Epoxy Systems by Brominated Epoxy
Solvay announced earlier this year that it plans to increase its sulfone polymers capacity by more than 35 percent in the next five years.
Solvay Expands Global Sulfone Polymers Production in India, U.S
The chemotherapy of leprosy in Nigeria; with an appendix on glandular fever and exfoliative dermatitis precipitated by sulfones. Int J Lepr.
An unusual case of dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome in a leprosy patient
Hyderabad, India, August 24, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Industry Experts unveiled the new comprehensive market research report on Sulfone Polymers.
Auto, Aerospace and Filtration Membranes Drive Global Sulfone Polymers Market to 69k MTs by 2022
Veradel HC A-301 boasts the highest stiffness of all of Solvay's medical-grade sulfone polymers.
Transparent, high-heat-resistant PESU for healthcare
Its stiffness is said to be the highest of all medical-grade sulfone polymers.
Solvay launches new high performance PESU for medical devices
Dapsone, an immunomodulatory sulfone that has been supported for use in LABD by case reports and clinical observation, was administered to the patient.
A subepidermal blistering disorder
Sulfone polymers were chosen due to their excellent clarity, stiffness and steam sterilizability, according to the manufacturer.
Performance polymers
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.