4-methoxyacetanilide
|4-me-thox-y-a-ce-ta-ni-lide|
/ˌfɔːr mɛˌθɒksiˌæsɪˈtænɪlaɪd/
chemical compound
Etymology
'4-methoxyacetanilide' originates from the combination of 'methoxy' and 'acetanilide', where 'methoxy' refers to the methoxy group (-OCH3) and 'acetanilide' is a compound derived from aniline and acetic acid.
The term 'methoxy' is derived from the Greek 'methy' meaning 'wine' and 'oxy' meaning 'sharp' or 'acidic', while 'acetanilide' comes from 'acet' referring to acetic acid and 'anilide' from aniline.
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and dyes.
4-methoxyacetanilide is often used in the production of paracetamol.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 05:24