sulfobetaine

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What does sulfobetaine mean?

The zwitterionic compound dimethylsulfonioacetate (CH₃)₂S⁺-CH₂-CO₂⁻; any derivative of this compound, many of which have industrial applications

Where does sulfobetaine come from?

From sulfo- + betaine.

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