N-acetyl-o-toluidine
|N-a-ce-tyl-o-to-lu-i-dine|
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/ɛn-əˈsɛtɪl-oʊ-təˈluːɪˌdiːn/
chemical compound for synthesis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'N-acetyl-o-toluidine' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'toluidine', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'toluidine' is derived from 'toluene', a hydrocarbon.
Historical Evolution
'N-acetyl-o-toluidine' was synthesized by adding an acetyl group to 'o-toluidine', a derivative of 'toluene'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used primarily in chemical synthesis, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound used in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
N-acetyl-o-toluidine is often used in the production of azo dyes.
Synonyms
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